Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation after 1 year

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules

Meal discount and beverages

Mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Ridgewood, NJ, is hiring Line Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork, attention to detail, and high-quality food. You will work under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to prepare dishes to our recipes and standards.

Responsibilities include portioning ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout shifts. Flexibility for weekends and evenings is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Set up and break down workstations and prepare for upcoming shifts.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen surfaces, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Assist chefs in preparing food and supporting additional culinary tasks as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Physical strength

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Grills

Microwaves

Fryers

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Ridgewood, NJ, is hiring Line Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen that values teamwork, attention to detail, and high-quality food. You will work under the guidance of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to prepare dishes to our recipes and standards.

Responsibilities include portioning ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout shifts. Flexibility for weekends and evenings is required.