What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pantry - Smokehouse BBQ and Brews position at Thomas E Strauss?
Serving Lancaster County Since 1929!
Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our exceptional staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an excellent guest experience.
Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.
Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.
What we expect from you:
- A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
- Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role.
- A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members.
- Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN!
Here’s what we offer to you:
- Competitive pay.
- Excellent benefit package and employee perks.
- Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses.
- Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow!
- A “work-to-live” not a “live-to-work” workplace!
Our Mission: Make people feel valued.
Our Values: Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN!
Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., is a local family-owned hospitality group. Our businesses include Miller’s Smorgasbord, Miller’s Bakery, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, Locally Made Food Shop, Anna’s Gifts & Sundries, Plain & Fancy Farm, AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, and Plain & Fancy Country Store.
Position Summary
The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Pantry/Cold Line helps the Line Cooks to fulfill the cold sides by reading a ticket once the order is completed and sent to the kitchen. Must be able to expedite items quickly during peak business times in a timely manner to ensure quality and service standards are maintained. Replenishment of pantry is also a key component to ensure it is well stocked to handle the peak dining hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing all food items according to prep sheets and standardized recipes with speed and consistency of quality
- Preparing, cooking, plating, garnishing, following par sheets and recipes
- Using safe food handling procedures
- Minimizing waste
- Ensuring that all food products are stored & rotated properly
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older
- Basic knife skills
- Ability to efficiently set up and maintain workstation
- Ability to work with position, supportive attitude, skill, speed, and cleanliness
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
