LINE COOK - ROOTS OCEAN PRIME IN PRINCETON ($18-$21+/Hour)

Harvest Restaurants Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision coverage

Competitive pay

Daily family meal

Dining discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Many Holidays off

Career growth opportunities

NJ paid Sick Hours

Referral Program

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group in Princeton, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Line or Pantry Cook. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, driven, and possess a passion for food and hospitality. In this role, you will work with a team of Chefs de Cuisine to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Benefits include medical coverage after 90 days, competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth. Join us in creating incredible culinary moments!

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a similar role.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand/move for 6-8 hours.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to the highest quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to create a positive dining experience.

Skills

Passion for food and hospitality

Self-starter; driven

Dependable and on-time

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Compensation: $18 -$21+ to start, commensurate with experience. Increases and position changes are reviewed on 30 day, 90 day, and annual increments.

Roots Ocean Prime in Princeton, New Jersey, is part of Harvest Restaurant Group. We are seeking an experienced Line or Pantry Cook. The person for this role is detail‑oriented, proactive, plays well with others, and is passionate about cooking, cleaning and hospitality. These team members report to our Chefs de Cuisine and play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Benefits

• Medical / dental / vision coverage available to purchase after 90 days (full time)
• Competitive pay
• Daily family meal
• Dining discounts
• Flexible Scheduling
• Many Holidays off - Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Fourth of July
• Junior Sous Program- Career growth!
• NJ paid Sick Hours
• Referral Program

Requirements

• Passion for food and hospitality; culinary degree or certificate preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Professionalism
• Self‑starter; driven
• Ability to learn quickly and on-the-fly
• Organizational wunderkind
• Dependable and on-time
• Team player
• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs
• Stand/Move for 6-8 hours per shift