Line Cook

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Limited Medical Insurance

State Short Term Disability

Great Discount Program

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specs, and help with service and production across kitchen areas.

The role requires attention to quality, sanitation, and safety, with weekend/morning/evening shifts possible. Prior kitchen experience and reliability are essential, and Spanish language ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, however, not required.
• Experience in food service or kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Executes service and production of food products for all/any areas of the kitchen.
• Recognizes quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department’s dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings, evenings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well developed and multi-tasking, organizational skills, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Dependable

Spanish language (nice to have)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Line Cook

Job Summary:

• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications
• Executes service and production of food products for all/any areas of the kitchen
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy, and meat products
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, and all storage areas
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Kitchen Manager
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
• Comply with department’s dress code
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings, evenings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well developed and multi-tasking, organizational skills, and detailed oriented.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma and or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, however, not required

We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Limited Medical Insurance
• State Short Term Disability
• Great Discount Program
• And more!!!

Genesis Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.