Line Cook

Stew Leonard's; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stew Leonard’s is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our family-oriented team. In this role, you will prepare top-quality food items while adhering to our established recipes and safety standards. Enjoy a vibrant work environment that fosters family values and offers excellent benefits, including premium pay options and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401 K plan

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in food preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality food items.
• Follow established recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean work area in accordance with sanitation regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts student or graduate

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Steamers

Mixers

Job description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Line Cook

Full Time Hourly – $16.60 - $18.00 per hour

depending on experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

Cooks prepare the highest quality food items for retail by following established recipes, standards and procedures.

Your day-to-day:

• Inventory cases and prepare production list
• Follow recipes to prepare and reheat food items
• Rotate products on display
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience
• Current Culinary Arts student or graduate, preferred
• Knowledge on food preparation
• Safely use/operate knives, ovens, scales, wrapping machine, steamers, mixers, and all other equipment required in the day to day operation of the kitchen
• Excellent customer service
• Good oral communication skills

What you bring to the team:

• Great work ethic
• Passionate about food
• Problem solver
• Self-motivator
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Honest

Working Conditions:

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional pulling, pushing, squatting, reaching, and lifting with a maximum of 40lbs
• This position requires occasional exposure to cramped or confined spaces, extreme heat (non-weather related), and noise

Satisfy:

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, short term disability insurance, legal insurance, sick time off, profit sharing, commuter assistance, Annual performance reviews.

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our Team Members Sunday premium pay, Holiday pay, Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.