Line Cook

True Food Market; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

Dining Discount

Health Insurance

Volunteer Time

Telehealth options

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Edison, NJ is seeking a line cook for a fast-paced kitchen. You will prep, cook, and plate across stations, ensuring portions and presentation meet standards.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months in a high-volume setting, strong knife skills, and a passion for quality food. Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays; teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant (preferred).
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, reach and twist.

Responsibilities

• Follow portions, recipes, and quality standards.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with prep, opening/closing, and smooth operations.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Skills

High-volume restaurant

Knife Skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Job description

Edison, 1521 B US Route 1, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

WE BELIEVE THAT A LIFE OF PURPOSE HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

We’re looking for a skilled Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate delicious dishes across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill (experience in multiple stations a plus!).

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Follow portions, recipes, and quality standards
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized
• Assist with prep, opening/closing, and smooth operations
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills and other kitchen equipment
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant (preferred)
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution
• Passion for great food and quality presentation
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career
• AM/PM and Mid-day shifts available
• Part time to 40 hours available per person
• Part-time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience, we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Edison, 1521 B US Route 1, Edison, New Jersey, United States of America