Brasserie-Style Line Cook | Fast-Paced Beach Kitchen

Visitlive; Long Branch (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue on the private beach in Long Branch is seeking a Cook to join a high-energy kitchen team. You will prepare and cook orders, manage waste, monitor inventory, and maintain sanitation to meet health standards. The role requires at least one year on a fast-paced line; culinary certification is a plus.

You may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation ranges from $17 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Good communication with cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities used when preparing meals from recipes and monitoring inventory.
• Math skills including percentages and quantities are used.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card as required by local/state rules.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and inventory.
• Restock items during the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness to meet health standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
• May assist with ware washing or other kitchen duties.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with other departments; may interact with guests.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Culinary training

Reading recipes

Portion control

Communication

Inventory awareness

Alcohol awareness

Weekend/night shifts

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Avenue on the private beach in Long Branch is seeking a Cook to join a high-energy kitchen team. You will prepare and cook orders, manage waste, monitor inventory, and maintain sanitation to meet health standards. The role requires at least one year on a fast-paced line; culinary certification is a plus.

You may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation ranges from $17 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.