Job Description
Penny Crown Tavern is seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our Back of House team. This role reports directly to the Head Chef and works closely with the culinary leadership team. As a Line Cook, you are responsible for executing food with consistency, precision, and care. This includes preparation, service execution, station organization, and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment. You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality guest experience that reflects the energy and standards of Penny Crown.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring a team-first mindset. This is an opportunity to grow within a culture that values consistency, creativity, and hospitality at its core.
Core Responsibilities
- · Maintain strong knowledge of Penny Crown’s menu and standards
- · Execute dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
- · Communicate effectively with chefs and team members during service
- · Set up and organize your station for efficient service
- · Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas and equipment
- · Support daily prep, ordering awareness, and kitchen organization
- · Continue developing culinary skills and techniques
- · Perform effectively under pressure while maintaining standards
Line Cook Responsibilities
- · Food Preparation: Prepare and cook menu items to spec, ensuring quality and consistency
- · Station Setup: Ensure your station is fully stocked and organized before service
- · Execution: Cook and plate dishes efficiently, working in sync with the team
- · Quality Control: Monitor taste, presentation, and portioning at all times
- · Inventory Awareness: Communicate low stock and assist with restocking
- · Food Safety: Follow all hygiene, sanitation, and food handling protocols
- · Equipment Care: Maintain and clean all tools and equipment properly
- · Recipe Adherence: Follow standardized recipes to minimize waste and ensure consistency
- · Team Collaboration: Work closely with BOH and FOH to ensure smooth service
- · Communication: Support clear and professional communication across the team
Facilities & Maintenanc
- · Maintain cleanliness and organization across all kitchen areas
- · Properly manage waste, recycling, and compost systems
- · Report and monitor equipment issues proactively
- · Follow all safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
- · Support ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen
Food Safety
- . Monitor and log food temperatures appropriately
- · Prevent cross-contamination through proper practices
- · Label and store all products correctly
- · Maintain strict hand hygiene standards
- · Be aware of allergens and proper handling procedures
- · Follow all cleaning and sanitization protocols
- · Use appropriate PPE when required
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
- · 3+ years of experience in high-volume food production or catering in a cooks position
- · Understanding of basic pastry techniques, equipment and material
- · Understanding of basic culinary techniques, professional cooking equipment and material
- · Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
- · Food Handler’s Certification is a Must
Skills
- · Ability to manage one’s self calmly and effectively under pressure
- · High energy, personable, and team-oriented collaborator
- · Fast-paced independent worker
- · Seeks new demanding challenges
- · Passionate about the food service sector
- · Knowledge of the F&B world, both at home and abroad
Work Environment
- · The work environment can be loud and busy
- · There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces, liquids, sharp knives and slippery floors
- · This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work
Physical Demands
- · The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time as well as walk, bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, and crawl
- · The position requires working taste buds, ability to smell, feel with fingers and visually inspect, including close and distance vision
- · This position requires the ability to use your arms, hands and manipulate fingers to reach, stir, measure, pour, cut, chop, dice, decorate, etc.
- · Repetitive hand and arm motions
- · Lifting and/or moving up to 20 lbs. regularly; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
