Prep Cook — Fast-Paced, Fresh-Scratch Kitchen

iCIMS, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Flexible scheduling

Faster Pay access

Job summary

Grand Lux Cafe in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare recipes with scratch cooking and high-quality ingredients. You will work with a supportive kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation and consistency.

This role offers steady hours with flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time), opportunities to grow, benefits including paid vacation and health coverage, and employee perks such as meals and discounts.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency.
• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution.
• Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling.
• Prep ingredients for all menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Grand Lux Cafe in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare recipes with scratch cooking and high-quality ingredients. You will work with a supportive kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation and consistency.

This role offers steady hours with flexible scheduling (part-time or full-time), opportunities to grow, benefits including paid vacation and health coverage, and employee perks such as meals and discounts.