Cook / Kitchen Assistant

ATAIA Spa Club; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Complimentary spa access

Employee discounts

Job summary

ATAIA Spa Club in Old Bridge, NJ is opening a brand-new kitchen and juice bar. We’re seeking reliable cooks at every level to help bring ATAIA’s menu to life, starting with prep and kitchen support and expanding to station leadership.

You’ll follow recipes, prepare mise en place, cook and plate as skills grow, and keep your station clean while upholding food-safety standards. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Dependability and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Line or prep experience a plus; developing cooks welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients and mise en place to our recipes.
• Cook and plate menu items as your skills grow.
• Keep your station clean, organized and service-ready.
• Follow food-safety and allergen procedures.
• Support the whole team, wherever the kitchen needs you.

Skills

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Food safety

Flexible schedule

Line experience

Job description

Compensation: $17- $19 per hour, based on experience

Great food comes from preparation, consistency, teamwork and pride in every detail.

We're looking for reliable, eager cooks at every level to help bring ATAIA's menu to life. Newer cooks will start with prep and kitchen support; experienced cooks will run stations. Either way, you'll grow your skills in a brand-new kitchen.

What You'll Do

• Prep ingredients and mise en place to our recipes
• Cook and plate menu items as your skills grow
• Keep your station clean, organized and service-ready
• Follow food-safety and allergen procedures
• Support the whole team, wherever the kitchen needs you

What You Bring

• Dependability and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Line or prep experience a plus; developing cooks welcome

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Training and a clear path to grow your culinary skills
• Help open a brand-new restaurant and juice bar
• Cook alongside guest chefs at special events
• Perks & Benefits: [paid time off, complimentary spa access, and employee discounts]

About ATAIA

ATAIA Spa Club is a new 25,000-square-foot wellness destination opening in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Rooted in our Eastern European heritage and the timeless ritual of the banya, ATAIA brings together a traditional banya and hammam, Finnish and infrared saunas, a snow room, salt and clay rooms, red-light and oxygen therapy, dry float, hot and cold plunges, massage, facials, body scrubs and wraps, platza rituals, and a full restaurant and juice bar. At ATAIA, people come first: our guests and our team.

ATAIA Spa Club is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a background check, consistent with applicable law.

We read every application and reply within a few days.

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