Line Cook | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Overview
You will own the line at a polished-casual fire-grill kitchen, producing scratch-made American cuisine for a 72-location brand. You join a brigade of 10-20 cooks in a high-volume, open-kitchen environment where every plate passes through your station. You will master the wood-fired grill and prep systems that define Firebirds' menu. What sets this role apart: you get holidays off, structured training, and growth paths into new store openings.
What You'll Do9
- 1Set up your station with mise en place, ensures all ingredients are prepped and stored per HACCP standards.
- 2Execute ticket orders precisely, reading each ticket to plate dishes within 6-8 minute ticket time targets.
- 3Check and log food temperatures with a Thermapen probe, confirming USDA safety thresholds on every batch.
- 4Rotate and label all stored food using the FIFO method, minimizing waste and spoilage.
- 5Clean and organize your station throughout the shift, following the 5S system and closing checklists.
- 6Communicate tickets and grill status with expeditors and servers using POS and hand signals.
- 7Maintain knife skills and equipment operation, including the wood-fired grill and Vollrath flat-top.
- 8Complete weekly deep-clean tasks, including degreasing hoods and sanitizing prep tables.
- 9Support dish and line during rushes, cross-trained on grill, sauté, and fry stations.
Requirements8
- 12+ years in a commercial kitchen, preferably line or prep cook at a casual-dining restaurant.
- 2ServSafe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
- 3Work 8+ hour shifts on your feet, lifting 35+ lbs frequently and bending or kneeling.
- 4Read and execute written tickets in English with 90% accuracy under pressure.
- 5Perform simple math for portioning and scaling recipes.
- 6Reliable transportation to the Pittsburgh location and attend all scheduled shifts.
- 7Positive attitude and team player, maintaining composure during peaks.
- 818+ years old for back-of-house.
Salary Insight
$42 - $46k per year
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