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Line Cook

Hardwood Cafe
Butler, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
The Line Cook is expected to prepare and plate hot food to the exact standard and recipes established by management in a timely and consistent manner.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of culinary practices and terminology
  • Consistently express understanding and commitment to the restaurants cuisine concept and the

managements philosophy through culinary technique and esprit de corps.

  • Manage assigned station to ensure the consistent production of all assigned menu items to the

exact standard established by management:

  • Station inventory/par levels
  • Station mis-en-place standard
  • Plating standards
  • Standard preparation and seasoning techniques
  • Communicate and expedite all food items from the back of the line.
  • Ensure all line food items being produced are of the highest level of quality; prepared in a timely, consistent manner and ensuring total guest satisfaction.
  • Participate in the proper storage and organization of all food, paper and chemical goods.
  • Demonstrate standard sanitation practices and cleaning schedules; adhere to local and state

health code regulations.

  • Adhere to recipes, production and usage records.
  • Date all food containers and rotate per Culinary Standards, making sure

that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

  • Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Notify

Chef any out-of stock items or possible shortages.

  • Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, range, grill, wood-fired oven, food

processor, mixer, slicer on a shift basis.

  • Attend and participate in all required meetings.
  • Report unsafe working conditions, operational needs, and equipment or other aspects of the

restaurant in need of repair to management.

  • Properly handle and report employee and guest accidents.
  • Respond properly to any restaurant emergency or safety situation.
  • Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures.
  • Ensure opening and closing duties are completed consistently.
  • Keep the Back-of-the-House areas neat, clean and organized at all times.
  • Practice a˜clean as you go philosophy throughout shift.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with the standard defined in the Employee Handbook

and as required by the posted schedule, which will vary according to the needs of the restaurant.

  • Check schedule on a regular basis for arrival times and changes in them.
  • Maintain the high standards of respectful communication, presentation, body language and

workplace conduct as outlined in the Service Agreement and Employee Handbook

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18 to $20 /hour

Required experience:

  • 1 Year Kitchen Experience

Required education:

  • High school or equivalent

Salary : $18 - $20

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