What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Nudy's Cafes?
Nudy's Cafes is a multi-location restaurant company that has been family owned & operated since opening our first location in 1979. The customer journey is one of our keys to success. Nudy's Cafe is the go-to casual breakfast & lunch location that provides quick, reasonably priced & freshly prepared meals in a family friendly environment. We currently operate in 15 locations across Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties. Restaurant number 16 will open in 2026! We have positioned ourselves to expand further throughout the Delaware Valley.
We are searching for an accomplished Line Cook to create meals in accordance with customers' preferences. The Line Cook's responsibilities include preparing ingredients, informing waitstaff when orders are ready, and cleaning the grill after each shift. You should also monitor inventory to ensure that you have sufficient supplies at all times.
To be successful as a Line Cook, you should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes.
Responsibilities:
Nudy's Cafe Promise:
I'm honored to be part of the community and welcome you and your family to Nudy's Cafe. We are dedicated to providing a handcrafted, neighborhood dining experience. Thank you for choosing us. Our promise is to make you feel welcome, nourished and excited about coming back because of our excellent service and freshly made great food. I take my promise very seriously, as I learned the business from my father's restaurant in Villanova, Pa at 12 years old and have owned and been operating my own restaurant Nudy's Cafe since 1979.
This is the only business I've ever known. It's literally in my blood, and I still have the same love and passion for making people feel as special as I watched my father do as a young boy. I promise! - Ray Nudy
We are searching for an accomplished Line Cook to create meals in accordance with customers' preferences. The Line Cook's responsibilities include preparing ingredients, informing waitstaff when orders are ready, and cleaning the grill after each shift. You should also monitor inventory to ensure that you have sufficient supplies at all times.
To be successful as a Line Cook, you should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes.
Responsibilities:
- Slicing, cutting, shredding, tenderizing, and skewering meat and vegetables.
- Braising and grilling meat and vegetables.
- Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
- Preventing cross-contamination.
- Preparing meals in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
- Tracking the components of each meal to ensure that the final dish is completed in a timely manner.
- Liaising with waitstaff once orders are finalized.
- Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
- Informing the Manager when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
- Tracking inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
- Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
- Capacity to stand for long hours.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Level-headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the production of high-quality outputs and excellent customer service.
- Ability to work shifts, over weekends, and on holidays, as required.
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Growth Opportunities
- Shift Meal
- BOH Paid Vacation
Nudy's Cafe Promise:
I'm honored to be part of the community and welcome you and your family to Nudy's Cafe. We are dedicated to providing a handcrafted, neighborhood dining experience. Thank you for choosing us. Our promise is to make you feel welcome, nourished and excited about coming back because of our excellent service and freshly made great food. I take my promise very seriously, as I learned the business from my father's restaurant in Villanova, Pa at 12 years old and have owned and been operating my own restaurant Nudy's Cafe since 1979.
This is the only business I've ever known. It's literally in my blood, and I still have the same love and passion for making people feel as special as I watched my father do as a young boy. I promise! - Ray Nudy