Lead Line Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

BENCHMARK; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Recognition programs

Job summary

The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, seeks a dedicated culinary team member. You will build team morale, manage daily back-of-house operations, and train staff, ensuring high standards in cooking, food prep, and kitchen safety.

Ideal candidates are 21+, able to lift 50 pounds, with food-handling certification, and a strong, energetic work ethic.

Qualifications

• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it.
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age.
• An energetic personality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain team morale
• Manage daily back-of-house operations
• Assign station tasks, train new hires, and manage shift schedules
• Oversees food prep and cooking
• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• You will reach and recreate recipes
• You will be consistent on all food preparation
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients

Skills

Food handling

Food preparation

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, seeks a dedicated culinary team member. You will build team morale, manage daily back-of-house operations, and train staff, ensuring high standards in cooking, food prep, and kitchen safety.

Ideal candidates are 21+, able to lift 50 pounds, with food-handling certification, and a strong, energetic work ethic.