
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement savings plan
bonus potential
Paid holidays
Job Description
Giant Eagle is a renowned grocery and foodservice company dedicated to nourishing life’s moments, both big and small. With a strong commitment to quality, service, and everyday value, Giant Eagle continues to lead the industry by providing exceptional experiences for its customers. Known for its compassionate and respectful corporate culture, Giant Eagle places great emphasis on the well-being and growth of its Team Members. This supportive and inclusive environment fosters opportunities for personal and professional development, empowering individuals to reach their full potential while making a meaningful impact within their communities. The company values teamwork, integrity, and excellence, supporting employees in building rewarding careers within a diverse and dynamic team.
The Line Cook position at Giant Eagle plays an essential role in delivering a memorable dining experience to guests by ensuring each restaurant order is prepared promptly and accurately. This role is more than just cooking; it is about being part of a dedicated team that strives to delight and surprise guests through high-quality food and unparalleled service. The job involves preparing and seasoning a variety of meats, vegetables, soups, and other food items strictly following prescribed recipes to maintain consistency and quality. As a Line Cook, you are expected to understand and demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen station.
This position offers hourly compensation in the range of $18.00 per hour, reflective of the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and location. Working at Giant Eagle provides not just a paycheck but a career path enriched with benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, and more. The role requires a physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and necessitates adherence to food safety certification as a mandatory certification to ensure guest and staff safety. Being at least 18 years of age is also a requirement for applicants for this role.
Ideal candidates are those who bring at least six months to one year of experience within the food service industry or a related field, demonstrating a passion for cooking and guest satisfaction. The role involves collaboration with other Restaurant Staff and requires a high level of discipline, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. The Line Cook is expected to be proactive in maintaining safety as the top priority and delivering exceptional guest service, helping to build guest loyalty through consistent quality and professionalism. By joining the Giant Eagle team, you become part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career growth in a vibrant, respectful, and rewarding work environment.
The Line Cook position at Giant Eagle plays an essential role in delivering a memorable dining experience to guests by ensuring each restaurant order is prepared promptly and accurately. This role is more than just cooking; it is about being part of a dedicated team that strives to delight and surprise guests through high-quality food and unparalleled service. The job involves preparing and seasoning a variety of meats, vegetables, soups, and other food items strictly following prescribed recipes to maintain consistency and quality. As a Line Cook, you are expected to understand and demonstrate various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen station.
This position offers hourly compensation in the range of $18.00 per hour, reflective of the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and location. Working at Giant Eagle provides not just a paycheck but a career path enriched with benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, and more. The role requires a physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and necessitates adherence to food safety certification as a mandatory certification to ensure guest and staff safety. Being at least 18 years of age is also a requirement for applicants for this role.
Ideal candidates are those who bring at least six months to one year of experience within the food service industry or a related field, demonstrating a passion for cooking and guest satisfaction. The role involves collaboration with other Restaurant Staff and requires a high level of discipline, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to kitchen rules, policies, and procedures. The Line Cook is expected to be proactive in maintaining safety as the top priority and delivering exceptional guest service, helping to build guest loyalty through consistent quality and professionalism. By joining the Giant Eagle team, you become part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career growth in a vibrant, respectful, and rewarding work environment.
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in food service or related field
- Food Safety certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- No high school diploma required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in food service or related field
- Food Safety certification
- Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and restaurant staff
- Basic knowledge of cooking methods and food preparation techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow recipes and quality standards
- Commitment to safety and cleanliness
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 y 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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