NOW HIRING LINE AND PREP COOKS

Now hiring Line Cooks at PJ Whelihan's Restaurant + Pub in Newtown Square, PA!

Reports to: Assistant KM/ KM

With a name that pays tribute to our founder’s grandfather, each PJ Whelihan’s has a somewhat unique feel, but all are neighborhood establishments that deliver a great guest experience. Inside you’ll find an impressive TV package that helps make PJ’s the best place to catch all the sports action around a busy bar with a huge selection of beer on tap, including PJW Copper Lager, the signature house beer brewed by Victory Brewing Company. PJs famous wings are a community tradition that has built loyal customers and true fans.

PJWRG Must Have KEY Personalities:

SMILE! A friendly attitude, charismatic energy, and social personality is NEEDED for success in any role with our company.

Someone who takes pride in their appearance and the way they present themselves to others is a must when you’re running the show with PJWRG! We’re looking for someone who puts their best foot forward every single day.

Staying “calm, cool, and collected”. Your composure and ability to handle pressure in a high-volume atmosphere is something that will keep the guests coming back time and time again.

Our ideal employee is a leader in every sense. You MUST be responsible and confident in your position, its requirements and how you intend to carry out your duties!

Line Cook Responsibilities:

Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/ou…

Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.

Know and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

Handle, store and rotate all products properly.

Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.

Close the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.

Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Line Cook Qualifications:

Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

About PJW Restaurant Group:

PJW Restaurant Group has been successful for more than three decades by striving for more. Our energy manifests itself in every concept we create, dish we develop, and drink we serve. We are dedicated to providing experiences that our guests look forward to.

We draw inspiration - and sustenance - from both the neighborhoods we are rooted in and our more than 1,800 employees. Nothing makes us happier than seeing a serving job get passed down from sibling to sibling or watching a line cook grow into a manager.

PJW Restaurant Group creates community destinations. We never stop pushing ourselves to elevate all we offer our guests, and we never settle for less than our best.

Nothing moves forward by standing still, so we will continue growing, continue innovating, and continue raising the bar.

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