Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Mastery

Foya Foods Group company; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornbread Irvington is hiring a Line Cook to execute high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare hot and cold foods, follow SOPs, and work with management to maintain smooth front- and back-of-house operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in food service, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a Serv Safe or equivalent certification. It’s a hands-on position with outdoor work in some shifts.

Qualifications

• Food service: 1 year as a line cook or similar role.
• Proficiency in technology, writing, reading.
• People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.
• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate carts, and stand for long periods
• Detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient.
• Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers
• Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards
• Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house
• Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed
• Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage
• Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product before the start of service
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times and escalating any issues to leadership
• Assist with inventory counts as requested
• Control and limit waste
• Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others
• Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Skills

People skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

Food Handlers certificate or Serv Safe equivalent

Job description

Cornbread Irvington is hiring a Line Cook to execute high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare hot and cold foods, follow SOPs, and work with management to maintain smooth front- and back-of-house operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in food service, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a Serv Safe or equivalent certification. It’s a hands-on position with outdoor work in some shifts.