Prep Cook

Successfactors; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

UNUM voluntary

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Trio-Community Meals team in Plainsboro, NJ is seeking an experienced cook to join our on-site kitchen. You will work with a motivated team to prepare high-quality meals for our program, emphasizing scratch cooking and safe food handling.

Responsibilities include quality and portion control, food preparation, and creative presentation. We value strong customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-focused kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods and high standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality and portion control.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Present food creatively.
• Ensure proper food storage.
• Follow food safety policies and recipes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitask in fast-paced env

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Requisition ID43235-Posted09/24/2026-Community Meals-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 43235
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: Trio-Community-Meals
Location: Plainsboro NJ

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Plainsboro, NJ location for our TRIO Community Meals division. As a cook for TRIO Community Meals, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we’re looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Compensation Range

$22.00/hr.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Trio-Community Meals:

A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.