Prep / Junior Line Cook

  • Restaurant / Location: Valliant’s Diner — Ross Township, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Job Title: Prep Cook / Junior Line Cook (Will Train)

  • Job Description:

    Valliant’s Diner in Ross Township is looking for a reliable Prep Cook / Junior Line Cook to join our kitchen team 2 to 5 days a week. We’re a classic neighborhood diner with a lot of regulars, where mornings start out steady and turn into a busy lunch rush, especially on weekends.

    If you don't have kitchen experience, that’s fine. We’re happy to teach anyone who shows up on time, works hard, and wants to learn how a real diner kitchen runs. You’ll work alongside experienced cooks and learn everything from knife work to cooking on the line.

  • Responsibilities:

    • Handle morning prep: slice meats, chop vegetables, mix batters, and pre-make sauces or specials.

    • Work the fryers, cold side, sandwich board, and toast station when the lunch rush hits.

    • Keep your work area stocked, labeled, clean, and reset for the next shift.

    • Help out the main cooks on the line during busy pushes.

    • Keep your station sanitized and clean up at the end of the shift.

  • Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal: Part-Time or Full-Time (2 to 5 days a week)

  • Base Hourly Pay or Salary Range: $8.00 – $15.00 / hour (depending on experience)

  • Tips and Estimated Tip Earnings: N/A

  • Available Shifts: Mornings and mid-days (opening/prep through lunch)

  • Hours Per Week: 16 – 40 hours

  • Required Days / Availability: Weekend availability (Saturday & Sunday lunch) is needed. We’ll set a consistent schedule for your weekday shifts.

  • Experience Required: None needed. We will train you on the job.

  • Skills / Certifications Required:

    • Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.

    • Willingness to listen, take direction, and keep up when it gets busy.

    • Basic knife skills are nice to have, but not required.

  • Benefits and Perks:

    • Free shift meal (breakfast or lunch) every day you work.

    • On-the-job training in short-order cooking.

    • Set, predictable weekly schedule.

    • Opportunity to move up to the flat-top and earn higher pay.

  • Start Date: Immediate

  • How to Apply:

    • In Person: Stop by Valliant's Diner in Ross Township and ask for the manager.

    • Email: Send a short note about yourself or your resume to hello@valliantsdiner.com.

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