Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

True Food Market; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health care & telehealth

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Restaurant dining discount

Paid volunteer time

True Giving fund support

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to bring our menu to life. You will chop, prep, and portion fresh ingredients, support line cooks, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months of prep/kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time role with opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 6+ months kitchen/prep experience (high-volume a plus).
• Strong knife skills and recipe execution.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Chop, prep, and portion fresh ingredients.
• Support line cooks and keep stations stocked.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Stay active — this role keeps you on your feet!
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Prep Cook to bring our menu to life. You will chop, prep, and portion fresh ingredients, support line cooks, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months of prep/kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a part-time role with opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week.