Providing Employment Opportunities in Lancaster County Since 1929!

Few restaurants can claim 93 years in business, but we can at Miller’s Smorgasbord. We are a Lancaster County institution, known in Lancaster County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We’ve survived the Great Depression, recessions, Amish polio and now the COVID pandemic – so we must be doing a few things right. And to what do we owe our ongoing success –our exceptional staff and solid management team of course!

Here is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at Miller’s Smorgasbord.

Our business is booming, and we are seeking a Dishwasher who takes pride in his or her work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards.

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
• Reliable transportation and a commitment to show up on time to every shift - ready to work hard alongside your teammates
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to you:

• $500 sign-on bonus, $100 after 30 days completed; $150 after 60 days completed and $250 after six months
• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses at $375 each – refer a hardworking friend, they get hired and you earn some extra cash!
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger (Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.) – work in your business unit, but choose to make extra cash or gain varied experience working in other businesses within the hospitality group. The more you know, the more you grow!
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
• A “work-to-live”, not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Miller’s Smorgasbord is part of the Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., hospitality group. Our other businesses include AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, The Bakery at Miller’s and Locally Made Food Shop.

Prep Cook - Full-time or Part-time

Position Summary

The Miller's Smorgasbord Prep Cook prepare and present consistent and great tasting food according to Miller's recipes and standards. Maintain the highest sanitation and safety standards every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all recipes, procedures, storage, rotation and product specifications are followed on a daily basis to ensure our guests dine on high quality and safe food
• Stock your station to the manager prescribed levels in preparation to meet all of our guests' needs
• Respond quickly and positively to any requests for re-cooks
• Take action and communicate with a manager when product levels might be low or running out
• Maintain the highest quality and sanitation practices throughout the shift
• Always remember - hot food hot, cold food cold
• Always keep your work station and equipment clean to Miller's standards
• Look for ways to minimize waste and reduce breakage of equipment and service ware
• Look for work that needs to be done and always be ready to assist any other teammate that may need help. Be sure to complete all assigned duties and work in the allotted time as prescribed by your manager

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• ServSafe Certified
• Weekdays and Weekends required
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Time Management
• "Safety First" and "Guest First" focus
• Able to follow directions and communicate with both guests and coworkers effectively
• Display a positive attitude
• Produce a high quality of work to ensure we are delivering top notch service

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 accommodations 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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee must be able to withstand heat in the kitchen for up to 8 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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.