Prep Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants Career Center; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Team member discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurant is seeking a Prep Cook to join its open-kitchen, scratch-cooking operation. The role emphasizes high standards for food presentation, proper sanitation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Position offers part-time or full-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a leading hospitality company.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to operate kitchen equipment.
• Kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including knives, slicer, mixer, stoves and ovens.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute recipes and follow company specifications for quality and plating.
• Maintain a clean and organized station and workspace.
• Assist with opening and closing duties and sanitation protocols.
• Coordinate with team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Flexible schedules

Teamwork

Open kitchen awareness

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Stoves

Ovens

Job description

PREP COOK

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood-fired cuisine.

We strive to provide the highest-quality food and service in the hospitality industry, while fostering a culture of working hard, paying attention to details, and providing our guests with the best, all-around dining experience possible. We have immense pride in being a leader in the hospitality industry. It’s a part of the company DNA.

Our compensation is at the top of the industry, but life is more than a paycheck. A workplace needs to inspire both professional and personal growth while motivating their leaders to reach their goals. And you can find that with us.

Why Choose Us:

• Part-time or full-time hours at a highly competitive rate of pay.
• Comprehensive benefits program offered to all team members – including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus voluntary benefits.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school, life and family.
• Advancement Opportunities.
• Team Member discounts.
• 401(k) with Company Match

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• Previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens required.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Job Description: Our restaurants operate professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchens. We hire line and prep cooks who understand high expectations for food presentation and execution. Our restaurants typically include an open-kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management. This position is responsible for the execution of proper food recipes and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace. Proper sanitation protocols must be followed. Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. As an SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.