Line Cook III

Orchard Park, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $21.00 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Competitive wages

shift meals

employee discount

Anniversary pay

Flexible Hours

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job Description

The Original Pancake House is a family-owned and operated group of local restaurants that has been serving Western New York for more than 45 years. Known for its friendly, professional food service atmosphere, this well-established company prides itself on being one of the finest dining establishments in the region. The Original Pancake House offers career opportunities to individuals who have experience in food service and related fields, welcoming resumes from passionate candidates who are eager to join a supportive and dynamic team. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a dedication to maintaining high culinary standards. Their commitment to employee growth, comfort, and satisfaction creates an environment where team members can thrive and build long-lasting careers.

The Original Pancake House is currently seeking dedicated cooks to join their vibrant team. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about cooking in a fast-paced commercial kitchen. Candidates will work alongside a team of cooks and servers to prepare custom menu items according to the Original Pancake House's standards, ensuring every dish meets the brand's quality, presentation, and safety guidelines. The position requires the ability to handle various cooking stations during peak hours independently, maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, and assist fellow team members when needed. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity with competitive wages ranging from $21 to $26 per hour, coupled with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and anniversary pay programs. Employees also enjoy shift meals, flexible work hours, and a 50% employee discount, reflecting the company's dedication to rewarding loyalty and hard work. In this role, candidates will contribute to the overall success and reputation of The Original Pancake House by upholding company policies, procedures, and standards, expressing ideas to improve performance, and ensuring timely, quality food preparation for all guests.

Job Requirements

Ability to work a 10-hour shift
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours continuously
Ability to speak, hear, and see
A minimum of 3 years commercial cooking experience
A minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry
Authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years commercial cooking
A minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry
Authorization to work in the United States

Job Duties

Ability to work at any of the 5 stations during peak period with no supervision
Preparing food orders per brand and company standard
Maintaining a safe and clean cooking area and kitchen environment
Understands and adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards
Proactively assists others by providing guidance, training, or suggestions to improve their performance
Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations
Preparing ingredients for the shift
washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
Handling multiple food orders at one time
Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
Dressing order for presentation
Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
Storing all food properly
Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed