Line Cook: High-Volume Pub Kitchen Pro

PJW Restaurant Group; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Whelihan's Restaurant + Pub in Haddonfield, NJ is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to support a high-volume kitchen and deliver consistently great plates. Employees work to standard portion sizes, plate presentation, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, lift up to 40 pounds, and can commit to full-time hours. Join our team and help maintain the guest experience you expect at PJ Whelihan's.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Full time availability preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Know and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty

Skills

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Standing/walking long hours

Full-time availability

Job description

PJ Whelihan's Restaurant + Pub in Haddonfield, NJ is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to support a high-volume kitchen and deliver consistently great plates. Employees work to standard portion sizes, plate presentation, and timely service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, lift up to 40 pounds, and can commit to full-time hours. Join our team and help maintain the guest experience you expect at PJ Whelihan's.