Grist House Craft Brewery: Kitcheneer

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: The Kitcheneer

Part chef. Part magician. Part smoke-and-fire engineer.
Grist House Craft Brewery + Kitchen • Oakdale / Collier, PA (Just 20 mins from Downtown)

Role: Back-of-House (BOH) Rockstar: The Kitcheneer

Pay: Up to $180/day

Hours: Non Exempt, Part-Time Hourly (20-35 hrs/week, flex up to 40); Weekend availability a must

Reports to: The Kitchen Manager and Prep/Catering Manager

Why You'll Love It Here

Tired of stale, kitchen gigs that have completely gone flat? Welcome to Grist House Command. We don't just serve pub grub; we engineer an experience. We are looking for Kitcheneers to join our crew. Fueled by passion and precision, you're the hero behind every perfect beer-and-food pairing.

Our mission is simple: create the best darn food to pair with the best darn beer. You'll jump across all non-management kitchen roles—cooking, prepping, expediting, catering events and crushing dishes when needed. Whether you're a culinary pro or just a motivated individual who loves to cook good food, we offer a fast-paced, high-energy spot where we take our craft seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously. Come as you are.

Your Daily Setlist (What You'll Do)

• The Food DJ: Curate a killer playlist of sandwiches, and engineered pub classics. You'll execute stellar food prep and work the line, managing smoke and fire like a pro.

• The Plate Picasso: Make sure every dish hitting the window looks incredible, even when it's 9:30 PM on a slammed Saturday night. Portion control and presentation matter.

• The Metaphorical Firefighter: Keep your cool when the order screen starts rapping at 100 BPM. Juggle multiple line tasks and bounce between BOH stations seamlessly, as needed, when the rush hits.

• The Master of Cleanliness: Treat your station like a sanctuary. You'll clean, sanitize, break down, and wash dishes to keep everything health-inspector-perfect.

• The Beer-Pairing Alchemist: Team up with the front-of-house crew to make sure the food flying out of your kitchen flawlessly complements the cold drafts pouring at the bar.

• Logistical Wizardry: Chop, peel, and prep ingredients with solid knife skills. Keep supplies stocked, rotate inventory, and make sure we're fully loaded for service.

What You Bring to the Table

• You've spent some time in a kitchen before (line cook, prep, or catering preferred, but not necessary).

• You know your way around a cutting board, possess solid knife skills, and can nail a complex recipe.

• You understand food safety and hygiene. (ServSafe certification? Huge bonus points.)

• You thrive under pressure. Fast-casual means *fast*.

• You have a positive attitude, communicate well, take feedback in stride, and actually like helping your teammates.

• You're reliable. You show up ready to crush it, not nursing a mystery illness on a Sunday morning.

• You have reliable transportation and flexible availability (evenings, weekends, and some holidays).

• You're at least 18 (though 21+ is preferred!).

The Physical Reality

• You can stand, hustle, and move for a solid 8+ hours.

• You have no problem lifting up to 65 lbs of ingredients, pots, or trays.

• You can handle the heat of a busy kitchen, sharp knives, and open flames safely.

The Perks

• Solid Pay: Earn up to $180/day

• Health + Wellness: Full-timers get Medical, Vision, and Dental options. Everyone gets access to Aflac supplemental insurance.

• Retirement Plan: Simple IRA with a company match to help you build for the future.

• Paid Time Off: PTO programs for eligible full-time staff.

• Holidays Off: We're closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Go enjoy your family.

• Free Food + Beer Discounts: 100% off shift meals that are delicious, plus awesome discounts on our craft beer and merch.

• Career Growth: We love cross-training and promoting our best people from within.