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Restaurant Cook or Production Baker 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 kitchen and bakery team at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Smokehouse BBQ & Brews, or Miller’s Bakery. Note: you must be 18 years of age to apply. Apply online at tesincpa.com. What we expect from our employees: • 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 our employees: • 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! 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. Apply online at tesincpa.com. See below for descriptions for Production Cook, Line Cook or Bakery Production Positions Production Cook: Position Summary Location: Miller’s Smorgasbord Miller's Smorgasbord Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud. Note: Miller’s is open 7 days a week. Weekends and evenings are required. Production Cook Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Preparing or directing preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems • Ability to follow safety protocols • Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room • Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques • Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items • Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance • Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving • Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved • Maintaining daily production records • Keeping work area neat and clean at all times; cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation • Completing food temperature checks before service • Performing other work-related duties as assigned Production Cook Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred • Prior experience in related food service positions required • Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures • Promotes positive public re