Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Team Player

The Peacock Inn; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive training

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick time (NJ)

Great Discount Program

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality’s Nassau Diner in Princeton is seeking an energetic Line Cook to join a fast-paced, customer-focused kitchen. The successful candidate will assist in food preparation, follow recipes, and support the Executive Chef while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We offer a competitive schedule and training, with opportunities to work weekends and various shifts. Experience in a kitchen and strong teamwork are valued as part of a busy dining environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus, however not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Executes service and production of food for all/any areas of the kitchen.
• Recognize 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 the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department's dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Attend in-service training and education sessions.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings, evenings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well developed and multi-tasking, organizational skills, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Candidate must be dependable and reliable.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Genesis Hospitality’s Nassau Diner in Princeton is seeking an energetic Line Cook to join a fast-paced, customer-focused kitchen. The successful candidate will assist in food preparation, follow recipes, and support the Executive Chef while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We offer a competitive schedule and training, with opportunities to work weekends and various shifts. Experience in a kitchen and strong teamwork are valued as part of a busy dining environment.