Kitchen Attendant - Millers Smorgasbord Restaurant

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! Kitchen Attendant Position Summary Miller's Smorgasbord Kitchen Attendants heat and/or fry foods prepared by our commissary department to be served in a high-volume buffet restaurant environment to ensure continuous supply of food offerings to meet all demand periods. Strong emphasis on appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize food production and loss according to guest counts. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Ability to rotate between two back of the house kitchen stations including operating fryers, stoves, ovens, soup kettles, mixers, and steamers. 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 buffet bars Weekends, evenings and holidays required Complying with established safety and sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques and temperature checks Ability to communicate with front of the house staff regarding food production needs to meet demand Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes 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 Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance Performing other work-related duties as assigned Food Preparation & Quality Control Expertly rotate between back-of-house stations, including the operation of fryers, ovens, and soup kettles. Consistently ensure all menu items are presented according to standard recipes to meet "excellence in quality." Coordinate cooking times and supply needs with meal service hours to ensure optimal food temperature and freshness. Kitchen Operations & Safety Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely. Maintain health standards in compliance with safety regulations. Execute proper food handling, storage (labeling/dating), and regular temperature checks. Keep all work areas and equipment clean; promptly report any equipment repair or maintenance needs to management. Accurately maintain daily production records and logs. Teamwork & Communication Maintain clear, proactive communication and collaborative, positive mindset with front-of-house staff to adjust food production based on real-time customer demand. Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support the success of the kitchen operations. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience in a high-volume food service environment is preferred but not required. Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Capable of planning and completing tasks with minimal supervision, including making real-time decisions regarding food production needs. Proficiency in reading and writing; must be able to strictly follow written and oral safety procedures and recipes. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. Ability to safely lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. Excellent manual dexterity combined with the auditory and visual skills necessary to navigate a fast-paced kitchen safely. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employees are regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, grill, dishwasher, slicer, fryer, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives). Equal Employment Opportunity Thomas E. Strauss Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Updated 03/25/2026