PREP COOK - TRAP ROCK - ( $16.50 - $18.50/Per Hour, depending on Experience)

Harvest Restaurants Group; Berkeley Heights, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training programs

Major holidays off

Flexible scheduling

Daily family meal

Employee referral program

Paid Sick leave

Job summary

Harvest Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced prep cook in a bustling New Jersey restaurant. You will work under the Chef de Cuisine, contribute to a memorable dining experience, and be involved in daily kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with periodic pay increases and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certificate preferred but not required.
• Passion for food and hospitality.
• Dependable and timely.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Resourceful, clean and well organized with attention to detail.
• Personable, outgoing and energetic team player.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork within the restaurant and create a positive work environment.
• Report on time and in proper uniform, clock in/out as required.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Perform duties to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Handle equipment and products with care to avoid damage or injury.
• Respond positively to management requests.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Hospitality mindset

Multitasking

Effective communication

Clean and organized

Able to lift 50 lbs

Education

Culinary degree or certificate (preferred)

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced prep cook in a bustling New Jersey Restaurant. Seeking detail-orientated, proactive, team player that has a passion for hospitality. Reporting directly to Chef de Cuisine and playing a vital role in creating a memorable dining experience for our guests. Compensation commensurate with experience. Pay increases and position changes are reviewed on 30 day and 90 day increments.

GOALS

• To promote teamwork within the restaurant and creating a positive work environment.
• Reporting on time and in proper uniform, always clocking in and out as required of all employees.
• Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Perform duties that ensure guest satisfaction.
• To follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Use extreme caution when handling equipment and products to avoid breakage and injury.
• To respond positively to management's requests.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or certificate is preferred but not required
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Dependable timely employee
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Resourceful, clean and well organized working habits with attention to detail.
• Personable, outgoing, energetic team player with positive attitude.
• Ability to think quick on their feet and multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• We offer medical, dental, vision insurance to our full time employees ( 30+ hrs a week).
• Generous dining discounts.
• Training and education programs ( Jr Sous/ MIT) to promote career progression.
• Major holidays off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Daily family meal.
• Optional emergency fund.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid Sick.

Harvest Restaurant Group

2230 Rt 10 West ( Suite 2)

Morris Plains, NJ 07950

973-656-1881

https://www.harvestrestaurants.com

https://www.traprockrestaurant.net