Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Banquets

Stonebridge; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge in Warren, NJ is looking for a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook food to meet the hotel’s standards under the supervision of the Executive Chef.

The role covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service, with emphasis on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. You’ll ensure quality, safety, and timely guest service while maintaining clean, organized workstations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year of related kitchen experience or training.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Experience in high-paced kitchen environments.
• Safe Serve/Food Handler’s certification is required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins, ensuring readiness.
• Operates the cooking station safely and efficiently, following hotel standards.
• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Practices safe food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage methods.
• Produces high-quality food with focus on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Manages guest orders in a friendly and timely manner.
• Inspects all food visually before sending it from the kitchen.
• Ensures workspace is stocked and follows opening/closing procedures.
• Handles and stores all food items properly, following safety standards.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items as needed.
• Follows written or verbal instructions from the Chef or supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Time management

Organization

Recipe adherence

Cooking metrics

Food handling certification

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent

Job description

Stonebridge in Warren, NJ is looking for a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook food to meet the hotel’s standards under the supervision of the Executive Chef.

The role covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service, with emphasis on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. You’ll ensure quality, safety, and timely guest service while maintaining clean, organized workstations.