Cook

Smith Management Group Master; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Management Group Master in Montclair, NJ is seeking a Line Cook to prepare dishes to recipe standards and manage their station for efficient service. You will stock the area and collaborate with teammates to ensure timely, high-quality plates.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and strong communicators who uphold food safety and professional conduct in a busy restaurant setting. Ability to lift 20–40 lbs and stand for long periods is required.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment requires ability to multi-task
• Strong communication with teammates and guests
• Maintain station cleanliness and organization
• Knowledge of cooking methods and equipment helpful

Responsibilities

• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Preparing food for service according to recipe
• Cooking menu items with teammates
• Following Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef’s instructions
• Cleaning up station and storing food safely
• Ensuring timely and high-quality dishes
• Complying with food safety and sanitation regulations
• Maintaining a positive, professional approach with coworkers and guests
• Clock in and out for every shift at kiosk

Skills

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Culinary knowledge

Time management

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Porta (Montclair, NJ) - Montclair, NJ 07042Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyLine Cook

A Line Cook at any Smith restaurant prepares food and ensures each dish is made to recipe with integrity. A line cook is responsible for the station’s workflow and getting meals out on time. They oversee the cooking process from start to finish and determine how much time each steep requires. The line cook must set up and stock their cooking area with all essential items.

A Line Cook is detail oriented, highly organized, and an excellent communicator. They always keep their station impeccable and well stocked to ensure food safety and high-quality dishes. They will work closely with their teammates by communicating powerfully to ensure a smooth operation and enjoyable experience for guests. Commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, humility, sense of team, and grace under pressure are required.

Accountabilities include

• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Preparing food for service with integrity according to recipe
• Cooking menu items in cooperation with their teammates
• Following Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef’s instructions
• Cleaning up station and properly storing food and ingredients
• Ensuring food comes out in a timely fashion with integrity and of high quality
• Comply with food safety and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
• Clock in and out for every shift at kiosk terminal

QualificationsIdeal skills and attributes

• Ability to multi-task and move with urgency and intention in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Able to lift 20 to 40 pounds
• Able to stand, walk (up and down flights of stairs), reach, for 100% of work time