Line Cook (Part-time)

Stonebridge Companies; Warren Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

PTO

Tuition aid

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a dedicated Line Cook in Warren Township, NJ, responsible for preparing and cooking food to hotel standards. The ideal candidate will work efficiently under supervision, ensuring consistency and safety in food production.

Key qualifications include an Associate’s degree in culinary arts, food preparation expertise, and Safe Serve certification. The position offers various benefits, including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods.
• Safe Serve/Food Handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for the shift, ensuring readiness.
• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

Cooking metrics

Job description

Job Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the hotel’s standards and quality. Working under the supervision of a chef, the Line Cook assists in various areas, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and room service, while ensuring a high level of food consistency and safety.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Prepares all ingredients for the shift before service begins, ensuring readiness.
• Operates the cooking station efficiently and safely, following hotel standards.
• Prepares food items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Practices safe food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage methods.
• Produces high‑quality food, with a focus on pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Manages guest orders in a friendly and timely manner.
• Inspects all food visually before sending it from the kitchen.
• Ensures workspace is fully stocked and follows opening and closing procedures.
• Handles and stores all food items properly, following safety standards.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed.
• Follows written or verbal instructions from the Chef or supervisor.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation methods, including pantry items, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
• Ability to use cooking metrics and conversion methods for measurements.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions, ensuring consistency in quality.
• Experience in high‑paced kitchen environments.
• Safe Serve/Food Handler’s certification required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Work Environment

Works in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures. Exposure to cleaning chemicals throughout the day. Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members. Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position’s requirements.

Benefits

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.