Kitchen Staff

Tommy; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tommy's Tavern + Tap in Morris Plains, NJ seeks a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You’ll assist in preparation and cooking, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency while upholding safety standards.

You’ll work closely with kitchen staff, follow recipes and portion controls, maintain cleanliness, help with setup and breakdown, monitor inventory, perform line checks, and train new team members.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant setting
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools
• Fast-paced restaurant environment
• Requires standing for extended periods
• May involve lifting heavy objects

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Follow portion control guidelines to minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of kitchen stations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels and report shortages to the Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Conduct regular line checks to ensure proper stock and quality.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Implement kitchen safety protocols to create a secure working environment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff members.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Guest service

Food preparation

Quality control

Portion control

Cleanliness

Inventory monitoring

Line checks

Food safety

Team collaboration

Training new staff

Communication

Job description

Description

At Triple T Hospitality, our Mission is to achieve “GREATNESS”. Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience to our guests while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment for our team. We believe that good isn’t good enough - GREATNESS is remembered.

The Cook will assist in the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. This role is integral in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Requirements

• Exemplify the Triple T Hospitality Experience: Dedicate oneself to delivering GREAT guest service, consistently going above and beyond for both team members and guests.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food items according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency and quality in food preparation and presentation.
• Follow portion control guidelines to minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of kitchen stations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels and report shortages to the Assistant Kitchen Manager.
• Conduct regular line checks to ensure proper stock and quality.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Implement kitchen safety protocols to create a secure working environment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff members.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools.
• Fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Requires standing for extended periods.
• May involve lifting heavy objects.