Restaurant Line Cook

Foya Foods Group company; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornbread Irvington is hiring a Line Cook to execute high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare hot and cold foods, follow SOPs, and work with management to maintain smooth front- and back-of-house operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in food service, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a Serv Safe or equivalent certification. It’s a hands-on position with outdoor work in some shifts.

Qualifications

• Food service: 1 year as a line cook or similar role.
• Proficiency in technology, writing, reading.
• People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.
• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate carts, and stand for long periods
• Detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient.
• Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers
• Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards
• Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house
• Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed
• Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage
• Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product before the start of service
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times and escalating any issues to leadership
• Assist with inventory counts as requested
• Control and limit waste
• Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others
• Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Skills

People skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

Food Handlers certificate or Serv Safe equivalent

Job description

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Irvington, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1442

Salary Range: $15.92 To $19.00 Hourly

Line Cook

Job Summary

The Line Cook is a highly skilled and efficient back-of-house team member who is responsible for executing high-quality dishes for our guests.

The Duties Include but are not limited to:

Manage all types of food and food products to prepare and present for dining customers

Follow all Cornbread Standard Operating Procedures to properly and efficiently prep/prepare all hot and cold food to the DOH and Cornbread’s standards

Work as a team with the management staff by performing routine cleaning and basic upkeep of the front and the back of the house

Perform general duties associated with setting up and breaking down stations throughout the kitchen and restaurant to start or close a shift as directed

Rotate, label, and date all products to minimize waste and spoilage

Inform the Chef on Duty of any sub-par product before the start of service

Maintain all kitchen equipment in clean working order at all times and escalating any issues to leadership

Assist with inventory counts as requested

Control and limit waste

Practice safe and clean work habits to avoid injury to self and others

Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities

Qualifications

Food Service: 1 year as a line cook or similar role

Proficiency in technology, writing, reading,

People skills: Dealing with a team proactively, professionally, and positively.

Ownership: Takes initiative, personally drives & takes pride in business.

Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent

Ability to lift 50+ lbs, operate carts, and hand trucks, and stand for long periods

Able to be detail-oriented, organized, safety-minded, trustworthy, and efficient.

Able to work indoors and sometimes outdoors throughout the shift. Cooks spend most of their time in the kitchen, with occasional work in outdoor areas. Frequent work includes hot ranges, walk-in freezers, and coolers

This job description is not an exhaustive task list of every function of the role, other tasks and job responsibilities as assigned.