Line Cook ($19/hr)

Friendwell Group; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendwell Group in Edison, NJ is seeking line cooks who are team players passionate about food and serving others. You will cook and prepare dishes according to recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures.

You will safely operate grills, fryers, ovens, cook-chill and other kitchen equipment, maintain clean workstations, track food waste, and assist the kitchen team to deliver quality meals in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• This job requires at least 2 years of line cook experience.
• Knowledge of food prep principles and safe handling/ sanitation.
• Basic math and counting skills are required.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items promptly while ensuring quality, portions, and presentation.
• Follow ticket procedures and keep records for service periods.
• Chop vegetables, prep portions, and prepare sauces and herbs.
• Cook foods during service following lead cook/chef instructions.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized food stations.
• Comply with food safety standards and regulations.
• Manage stock and clean work area; rotate stock as required.
• Report food waste and communicate inventory needs to kitchen team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chef.

Skills

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Ability to stand long

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Cook-Chill system

Kettle

Job description

We’re seeking line cooks who are team players that are passionate about food and servingothers to be responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and productionguidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cookshould safely handle equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, Cook- Chill, Kettle and etc.

We are a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Roles and Responsibilities: This job description is not an exclusive orexhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked toperform from time to time.

• Preparing menu items in a timely manner and ensuring the level of quality, portioncontrol and plate presentation are adhered to in a consistent fashion.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for recordsfrom area worked during service periods.
• Chop vegetables, prepare serving sizes, make sauces and divide herbs.
• Cook assigned foods during restaurant service while complying with lead cook and/orchefs’ instructions and recommendations.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Keep food stations clean and organized
• Comply with mandatory food safety standards and regulations
• Maintaining stock, and a clean and organized work area
• Practicing proper and safe food handling, storage, receiving, stocking and rotatingprocedures food safety and health department regulations
• Tracking and reporting any food waste
• Communicating ordering and inventory needs and product shortages to the kitchenmanagement team
• Performing other related duties assigned by the chef
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Other duties and tasks assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) year’s experience as a line cook or in a related role required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods,and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Ability to maintain a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standardsand regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Requirements: Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry,employees may be required to work varying schedules (including nights, holidays andweekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendanceat all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

• Ability to work all shifts inclusive of weekends and holidays
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs.

NOTICE:

Friendwell Managed Hotels function twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365days a year. As a part of the hospitality industry, a hospitable service atmosphere mustbe maintained at all times. All employees are required to project a friendly, welcoming,and positive attitude.