Line Cook - Cafe 200

Tableandbanterhospitality; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Pension contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Café 200 in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Line Cook who takes pride in crafting quality dishes and contributing to a strong kitchen team. You will prepare menu items, keep your station stocked and organized, and help deliver visually appealing, well-timed plates every service shift.

You should thrive in a busy line, stay organized, and collaborate with peers to ensure consistent quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of foundational cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Hands-on experience with hot food and hot prep.
• Strong foundation in cooking techniques and following established recipes.
• Ability to stay organized on a busy line.
• Strong eye for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Good communication and a team-first approach.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Reliability and willingness to jump in and help where needed.
• Food Handler certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot food and other menu items according to recipes, with attention to quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Set up your station for service and keep it clean, organized, stocked, and ready throughout your shift.
• Keep food moving during service while ensuring each plate meets standards.
• Prepare daily specials and other menu items accurately and on time.
• Stay on top of prep so you and the kitchen team are ready for service.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices every day.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, and speak up when something isn’t right.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly, especially when busy.
• Clean and maintain your workstation, food prep areas, and kitchen equipment.
• Jump in where needed, learn other stations, and support the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Hot food prep

Recipe adherence

Station organization

Quality & presentation

Team collaboration

Food safety

Reliability

Food handler cert

Job description

Description

At Café 200, we care about serving great food and creating an experience people look forward to. We're looking for a Line Cook who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a strong kitchen team. You'll prepare our menu items, keep your station stocked and ready, and help us deliver food that looks and tastes great every time.

You can work a busy line, stay organized, and keep moving when the pace picks up. You care about the details, work well with others, and understand that everyone in the kitchen plays a part in great service.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Prepare and cook hot food and other menu items according to recipes, with attention to quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Set up your station for service and keep it clean, organized, stocked, and ready throughout your shift.
• Keep food moving during service while making sure every plate meets our standards.
• Prepare daily specials and other menu items accurately and on time.
• Stay on top of prep so you and the kitchen team are ready for service.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices every day.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, and speak up when something isn’t right.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly, especially when things get busy.
• Clean and maintain your workstation, food preparation areas, and kitchen equipment.
• Jump in where needed, learn other stations, and support the team.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of foundational cooking experience in a professional kitchen, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with hot food and hot prep is required.
• A solid foundation in cooking techniques, food preparation, and working from established recipes.
• The ability to stay organized and focused while working a busy line.
• A strong eye for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Good communication and a team-first approach to getting the work done.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
• Reliability and a willingness to jump in and help wherever the kitchen needs you.
• Food Handler certification or the ability to obtain it as required.

Supporting Your Success

• Choice of Company-subsidized medical plan options
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Paid time off program and paid holidays
• Employee dining and hospitality perks across The Park
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization

If you know your way around a kitchen, take pride in the food you prepare, and like being part of a team that works hard and works well together, we want to meet you. Come cook with us and see what's happening at Café 200.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every resume is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.