Prep Cook

Red Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading restaurant group in New Jersey, where you will thrive in a fast-paced environment. As part of our culinary team, you'll prepare high-quality dishes while ensuring food safety and cleanliness. We value excellence, creativity, and growth, offering diverse opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Paid sick time

Dynamic Team Environment

Training Programs

Employee Dining Program

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk during entire shift.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Preparing portions and food items following recipe guidelines.
• Ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Dynamic Team Environment
• Training Programs
• Employee Dining Program
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

We’re Hiring! Join the Jersey Shore Restaurant Group and be part of a team that thrives on excellence, creativity, and growth.

With renowned locations like Half Moon Point, Harpoon Willy's, Coastal Canteen, and THE BANQS, we offer diverse hospitality opportunities—from culinary and mixology to customer service roles.

We remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that embodies warmth, comfort, and quality dining—starting with team members who ensure every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests with a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well.

One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other, including prioritizing the health and safety of our team members and guests. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparing portions and food items following recipe guidelines to meet or exceed guests' expectations.
2. Stocking the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time.
3. Ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety.
4. Reading recipes and producing products on a timely basis using various kitchen equipment.
5. Following build-to pars and completing production efficiently.
6. Placing products in hot wells, cold wells, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers.
7. Storing all food products properly with appropriate labeling and dating.
8. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of prep areas, equipment, walls, and floors.
9. Assisting in controlling food costs through inventory management.
10. Following kitchen safety, sanitation, and back door safety rules.
11. Promoting teamwork and maintaining standards of quality, freshness, and presentation.
12. Keeping kitchen surroundings clean and meeting health regulations.
13. Assisting in other kitchen tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing.

Qualifications:

• Ability to stand and walk during entire shift.
• Ability to work closely with team members in the back of the house.
• Capability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe as needed.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Every weekend, Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Start your journey today and make your mark with JSRG!