Executive Chef — Fast-Paced Venue Kitchen Lead

sportadvisory; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is seeking a Chef to prepare, cook, and present food according to venue standards and to assist with daily kitchen upkeep. The role supports a fast-paced food & beverage operation within a premier sports and entertainment destination in Edison, NJ.

The ideal candidate will train staff, ensure proper food handling, create menu items, and oversee cleanliness and safety standards in line with Health Department regulations. Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Must be available on weekends, nights, and some weekdays.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management skills.
• Prior experience in food industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and assign duties of the kitchen team during the preparation, cooking, and garnishment of food.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adheres to procedures for cost and quality procedures.
• Creates and oversees menu items.
• Supervises daily and monthly cleaning of walk-ins according to Health Department regulations.
• Reports any equipment in need of repair.
• Cook and prepare food.
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes and at the correct temperature.
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters.
• Maintains inventory in the stock room.
• Cleans kitchen area before and after business hours.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and stores pots and pans, utensils, and dishes.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Food industry exp.

Job description

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) is seeking a Chef to prepare, cook, and present food according to venue standards and to assist with daily kitchen upkeep. The role supports a fast-paced food & beverage operation within a premier sports and entertainment destination in Edison, NJ.

The ideal candidate will train staff, ensure proper food handling, create menu items, and oversee cleanliness and safety standards in line with Health Department regulations. Experience in the food industry is preferred.