Line/Prep Cook, Back of House Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Back-of-House (BOH) Team Member

 

Location: Oakdale, PA (20-25 minutes from downtown)
Employment Type: Part Time (20-40 hrs) and Seasonal
Compensation: Starting at $17.00 base on experience
Department: Kitchen Operations

 

About the Role

Grist House Craft Brewery is seeking a reliable and adaptable Back-of-House (BOH) Team Member to support our kitchen operations. This position works across all non-management kitchen roles, including line cooking, prep work, expediting, kitchen support, and dishwashing. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whether you are a culinary student, graduate, experienced professional, or are passionate and motivated, this opportunity is for you. Apply now!

 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute food preparation and cooking tasks following established standards.
• Support expediting during service to ensure accurate and timely order flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Customer service orientation for interacting with customers when necessary, and understanding their needs and preferences.
• Assist with restocking, rotation, and basic inventory support.
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Flex into any BOH role as needed based on business demands.
• Patience and calm under pressure
• Willingness to help others.
• Honest and reliable
• Accepting and acting upon constructive criticism
• Perform dishwashing and sanitation duties to uphold health and safety compliance.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during peak service hours.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and cooperate with all members of the team

 

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen or food service experience required
• Previous experience as a cook or in a similar role within a restaurant or catering environment is preferred
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexibility, holidays as needed.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent, or obtained upon hiring
• 21+ preferred, must be at least 18yrs of age.

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for extended periods, 8 or more hrs.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 65 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a hot, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Ability to carry heavy loads such as pots, pans, and trays of food
• Basic cooking and knife skills to assist in food preparation and presentation
• General hygiene for a healthy lifestyle

 

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive wage based on experience
• Simple IRA matching
• Employee meal and staff discount
• Cross-training across multiple stations
• Opportunities for internal growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-centered workplace culture

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain all listinsg of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Company Description

Family owned and operated since 2014, Grist House Craft Brewery has become a Pittsburgh craft beer staple.

Grist House was built with the help and support of those around us, and every beer we brew is a thank you to everyone that made this possible, whether they are holding a hammer, holding a beer, or simply just being here.

At Grist House we strive to bring the best quality craft beer to the folks of Western PA and offer a fun and unique experience, both indoors and out! This is a place where drinking buddies become lifelong friends, and regulars become family.

Company Description

Family owned and operated since 2014, Grist House Craft Brewery has become a Pittsburgh craft beer staple.\r\n\r\nGrist House was built with the help and support of those around us, and every beer we brew is a thank you to everyone that made this possible, whether they are holding a hammer, holding a beer, or simply just being here.\r\n\r\nAt Grist House we strive to bring the best quality craft beer to the folks of Western PA and offer a fun and unique experience, both indoors and out! This is a place where drinking buddies become lifelong friends, and regulars become family.