Prep Cook

Ridgemont Hospitality; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ridgemont Hospitality in Maplewood is looking for dedicated Prep Cooks to join our team. You'll prepare food items according to recipes, maintain cleanliness, and assist the culinary team.

Ideal candidates should have cooking experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in teams. This position offers full-time and part-time options, nightly shifts, and employee discounts, making it a great opportunity in a thriving restaurant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or related fields.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to proper procedure and recipe.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation and kitchen equipment.
• Execute all recipes, plating, and cooking techniques.

Skills

Cooking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About ANI RAMEN HOUSE

ANI RAMEN HOUSE, a beloved NY/NJ restaurant group, is seeking Prep Cooks to join our amazing Maplewood team! Ani, which means "big brother", is a vision of our owner and founder Luck, who decided to open a ramen house that serves great food in a comfortable environment that he could bring his family to locally. Since 2014 we have grown the Ani brand throughout New Jersey and New York. We have a truly amazing opportunity to work with a growing restaurant group. With several incredibly successful full-service restaurants, we are looking to add dedicated team members to our growing team to help make Ani successful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to proper procedure and recipe
• Follow all recipes to standard, including proper plating presentation and portion
• Set up workstation according to company standards
• Maintain cleanliness of their workstation and kitchen equipment
• Report to work in a timely manner and follow the schedule
• Execute all recipes, plating, and cooking techniques set by brand standards
• Aid the culinary team with additional tasks requested by the Kitchen manager
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or other related fields
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well in teams

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Salary

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups. LGBTQ+ friendly workplace.