Line Cook - Dynamic Team, Growth & Flexible Schedule

Coastal Canteen; Manasquan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Employee Dining Program

Training Programs

Dynamic Team Environment

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Coastal Canteen is hiring a skilled Line Cook to support all kitchen operations, from prep to plating, in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting at our Jersey Shore location. You will keep equipment in top condition, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and timely service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a line cook, strong knife skills, and a commitment to cleanliness and high safety standards. English proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, and portioning of food.
• Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment, including fryers, blenders, food processors, mixers, and rotisserie.
• Follows standard operating procedures of all recipes and techniques and builds sheets of assigned dishes as taught by culinary leaders.
• Responsible for correct product storage, including labeling and dating procedures.
• Maintains and sharpens knives and tools to meet professional standards.
• Keeps station clean and adheres to health department standards.
• Supports the team and adheres to health standards as guide.
• Has intimate knowledge of Department of Health standards and uses them as a guide to keep kitchen spaces tidy.

Responsibilities

• 2+ years in a Line Cook position in a similar environment.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food prep

Knife skills

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Tools

Fryers

Blenders

Food processors

Mixers

Rotisserie

Job description

Coastal Canteen is hiring a skilled Line Cook to support all kitchen operations, from prep to plating, in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting at our Jersey Shore location. You will keep equipment in top condition, follow recipes, and ensure food safety and timely service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a line cook, strong knife skills, and a commitment to cleanliness and high safety standards. English proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.