Line Cook: Fast-Paced Prep, Quality & Safety

Harri; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TGI Fridays in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of foods according to recipe requirements and plate presentation. You will ensure all dishes meet quality and safety standards while maintaining speed during high-volume service.

Responsibilities include proper storage, rotating stock, upholding sanitation, communicating with service staff, and breaking down stations at shift end. The ideal candidate can read orders, work efficiently, and lift up to 70 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must follow food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Must read and interpret guest orders.
• Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all prepared food meets standard of excellence and 100% recipe adherence.
• Complies with all food safety rules and standards.
• Places expo-ready food in the window using zoning standards.
• Keeps updated on recipe changes and ensures proper execution.
• Keeps kitchen clean; stocks and sets up rotation.
• Communicates ticket times and potential problems with service staff and Managers.
• Completes prep work for stocking and setup; cleans station daily.
• Assists with Line Checks and ensures products meet sensitivity guidelines.
• Requisitions products timely; operates and maintains equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes throughout the shift.
• Maintains rotation of products and stocks to par; labels and dates products.

Skills

Multitasking

Read orders

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

TGI Fridays in West Orange, NJ is seeking a Cook to prepare a wide variety of foods according to recipe requirements and plate presentation. You will ensure all dishes meet quality and safety standards while maintaining speed during high-volume service.

Responsibilities include proper storage, rotating stock, upholding sanitation, communicating with service staff, and breaking down stations at shift end. The ideal candidate can read orders, work efficiently, and lift up to 70 lbs as needed.