
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $1.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
bonus potential
Paid holidays
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a leading grocery and food service company focused on delivering quality, service, and everyday value to customers. Known for its commitment to nourishing life’s moments, big and small, Giant Eagle emphasizes compassion, care, and respect not only within its team members but also in the communities it serves. The company’s culture fosters growth, community support, and meaningful career opportunities, providing employees with a chance to make a real impact and be part of a supportive environment where they can thrive and improve together.
The Line Cook role at Giant Eagle plays a critical role in ensuring each guest receives their food order promptly, accurately, and with an exceptional dining experience that encourages guest loyalty. As a Line Cook, you will be part of an amazing team tasked with preparing and seasoning a variety of meats, vegetables, soups, and other food items following prescribed recipes. This position requires attention to detail, culinary skill, and a dedication to maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items for service, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with other restaurant staff and the Executive Chef, adhere to standard portion sizes and cooking methods, and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized. The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the maturity of being at least 18 years old.
Giant Eagle offers a competitive pay range that considers experience, skills, education, and location, accompanied by benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and bonus potential. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance their career in food service while contributing to a company that values its employees and the communities it serves.
The Line Cook role at Giant Eagle plays a critical role in ensuring each guest receives their food order promptly, accurately, and with an exceptional dining experience that encourages guest loyalty. As a Line Cook, you will be part of an amazing team tasked with preparing and seasoning a variety of meats, vegetables, soups, and other food items following prescribed recipes. This position requires attention to detail, culinary skill, and a dedication to maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food items for service, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with other restaurant staff and the Executive Chef, adhere to standard portion sizes and cooking methods, and ensure the kitchen is clean and organized. The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the maturity of being at least 18 years old.
Giant Eagle offers a competitive pay range that considers experience, skills, education, and location, accompanied by benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and bonus potential. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or advance their career in food service while contributing to a company that values its employees and the communities it serves.
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- 6 months to 1 year of experience
- Food Safety certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- No high school diploma required
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in food service or related field
- Certification in Food Safety
- Ability to follow standard portion sizes and cooking procedures
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic culinary knowledge and skills
- Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
Job Duties
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Understand and demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of your work, for our Team Members, guests, and products
- Provide unparalleled guest service, constantly striving to delight and surprise our guests, vendors, and stakeholders
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, cutting meat or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the Restaurant Staff
- Answer, report and follow Executive Chef's instructions
- Clean up kitchen and package or discard leftover food
- Know and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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