Restaurant Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook and Pantry - Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.

Restaurant Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook and Pantry PT & FT,

Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!

Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.

Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated kitchen at Miller's Smorgasbord or Smokehouse BBQ & Brews. Apply online at tesincpa.com. Positions can be part-time or full-time.

What we expect from our employees:

A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!

Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.

A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.

Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!

Here's what we offer to our employees:

Competitive pay.

Excellent benefit package and employee perks.

Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.

Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!

Our Mission: Make people feel valued.

Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!

Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller's Smorgasbord, Miller's Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller's, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna's Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.

Apply online at tesincpa.com.

See below for descriptions for

Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook or Pantry Positions

COOK: POSITION SUMMARY

Location: Miller's Smorgasbord

Miller's Smorgasbord Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served in a high-volume restaurant environment to ensure continuous supply of food offerings to meet peak demand periods. Production cooks must comply with all food production programs and procedures frequently reviewing supply demand is being met with food production to the buffet bars. Emphasis on appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize food production and loss according to guest counts.

Cook Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Preparing or directing preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems

Weekends, evenings and holidays required

Ability to work all cook stations including back-of the house side A and B and center island in restaurant at carving station

Ability to follow safety protocols in a food environment

Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for buffet bars

Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques and temperature checks

Ability to communicate with front of the house staff regarding food production needs to meet demand

Ability to provide a great guest experience when serving guests at the carving station

Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items

Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes

Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

Maintaining daily production records

Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation

Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance

Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Cook Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Prior experience in related food service positions required

Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures

Promotes positive public relations with guests and work in a team environment

Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less

Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills

Apply online at tesincpa.com.

LINE COOK POSITION SUMMARY

Location: Smokehouse BBQ and Brews

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Line Cooks I & II prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste. We have available openings for part-time positions which include peak dinner and weekend hours based on a volume-based schedule with 2-3 shifts per week with evening shifts, Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Line Cook Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preparing or directing preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems

Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room

Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques

Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items

Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance

Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving

Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

Maintaining daily production records

Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation

Completing food temperature checks before service

Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Line Cook Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred for Line Cook I

Experience and stage required for Line Cook II position

Prior experience in related food service positions preferred

Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures

Promotes positive public relations with guests

Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment

Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less

Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills

Must be 18 years of age or older

PREP COOK POSITION SUMMARY

Miller's Smorgasbord Prep Cook prepare and present consistent and great tasting food according to Miller's recipes and standards and adhere to maintaining high sanitation and safety standards every day.

Prep Cook Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure all recipes, procedures, storage, rotation and product specifications are followed on a daily basis to ensure our guests dine on high quality and safe food

Stock your station to the manager prescribed levels in preparation to meet all of our guests' needs

Respond quickly and positively to any re-cooks or replenishment requests

Act and communicate with a manager when product levels might be low or running out

Maintain the highest quality and sanitation practices throughout the shift

Always remember - hot food hot, cold food cold

Always keep your workstation and equipment clean to meet food safety standards

Look for ways to minimize food waste and reduce breakage of equipment and service ware

Look for work that needs to be done and always be ready to assist any team member that may need help.

Be sure to complete all assigned duties and work in the allotted time as prescribed by your manager

Prep Cook Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

ServSafe Certified preferred but not required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Weekdays and Weekends required

Ability to follow safety protocols

Time Management

"Safety First" and "Guest First" focus

Able to follow directions and communicate with team members effectively

Display a positive attitude

Consistently produce a high quality of work to maintain preparation standards

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PANTRY POSITION SUMMARY

Location: Smokehouse BBQ and Brews

The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Pantry/Cold Line helps the Line Cooks to fulfill the cold sides by reading a ticket once the order is completed and sent to the kitchen. Must be able to expedite items quickly during peak business times in a timely manner to ensure quality and service standards are maintained. Replenishment of pantry is also a key component to ensure it is well stocked to handle the peak dining hours.

Pantry Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality

Preparing, cooking, plating, garnishing, following par sheets and recipes

Using safe food handling procedures

Minimizing waste

Ensuring that all food products are stored & rotated properly

Pantry Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must be at least 16 years of age or older

Basic knife skills

Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation

Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed, and cleanliness

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

No experience necessary, will train.

Apply online at tesincpa.com.

See full job descriptions on tesincpa.com for full Physical Demands and Work Environment for each position.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Apply online at tesincpa.com.