Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Schedule

The Peacock Inn; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible Schedule

Limited Medical Insurance

State Short Term Disability

Great Discount Program

Job summary

The Peacock Inn in New Jersey seeks an experienced Line Cook to join our rewarding culinary team. You will follow recipes, manage portions, and produce high-quality dishes across kitchen stations, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, dependability, and the ability to work weekends and varied shifts. Spanish language skills are a plus. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Spanish language ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Executes service and production of food for all 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 Kitchen Manager.
• Maintains assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handles food in compliance with local health department guidelines.
• Follow safety regulations and report injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings, and evenings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Peacock Inn in New Jersey seeks an experienced Line Cook to join our rewarding culinary team. You will follow recipes, manage portions, and produce high-quality dishes across kitchen stations, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, dependability, and the ability to work weekends and varied shifts. Spanish language skills are a plus. Competitive salary and benefits offered.