Sauté Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; Lambertville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn is seeking a full-time Sauté Cook to join our culinary team in Lambertville, NJ. Weekend availability is required, and you will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen delivering high-quality dishes.

The Sauté Cook will prepare menu items on the sauté station, follow recipes and portion controls, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely, accurate food preparation while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous sauté cook experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and perform well under pressure.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Must be available to work full-time and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cook menu items on the sauté station according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Follow portion controls and quality specifications for all food preparations.
• Execute food production and service for assigned kitchen stations.
• Recognize quality standards in fresh vegetables, seafood, dairy, and meat products.
• Maintain assigned workstation in a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Handle food in accordance with local health department regulations and food safety guidelines.
• Utilize proper food handling techniques while minimizing waste and unnecessary expense.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food preparation.
• Follow safety regulations and report injuries, unsafe conditions, or unsafe work practices to management.
• Attend training and educational sessions as assigned.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Perform additional responsibilities and job-related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Sauté cooking

Kitchen teamwork

Time management

Communication

Spanish language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn is seeking a full-time Sauté Cook to join our culinary team in Lambertville, NJ. Weekend availability is required, and you will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen delivering high-quality dishes.

The Sauté Cook will prepare menu items on the sauté station, follow recipes and portion controls, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate with the kitchen staff to ensure timely, accurate food preparation while adhering to safety standards.