Prep Cook — Weekday Schedule, Growth & Benefits

parkhurst; Jersey City (KY, NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Employee discount

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a prep cook to join our team in a values-driven environment. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off, holidays and summers off, and opportunities to learn and grow within Eat’n Park Hospitality Group. You will apply professional culinary techniques, prepare and portion food, rotate products using FIFO, maintain proper temperatures, and ensure freshness under strict sanitary guidelines. Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to creating smiles.

Qualifications

• Standing and/or walking – 100% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently lifting up to and over 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional culinary techniques and procedures.
• Cut, weigh, and prepare food items following company procedures and recipes.
• Rotate refrigerated and dry goods using FIFO, per policy.
• Maintain proper temperatures for all foods, coolers, and freezers.
• Wrap, label, date and store food items to ensure freshness and quality under sanitary guidelines.

Skills

Standing/walking

Lifting 40 pounds

Lifting 20 pounds

Job description

Parkhurst Dining is seeking a prep cook to join our team in a values-driven environment. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off, holidays and summers off, and opportunities to learn and grow within Eat’n Park Hospitality Group. You will apply professional culinary techniques, prepare and portion food, rotate products using FIFO, maintain proper temperatures, and ensure freshness under strict sanitary guidelines. Join a friendly, supportive team dedicated to creating smiles.