Sauté Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro, Weekend & Full-Time

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn in Lambertville, NJ is seeking a Sauté Cook to join our culinary team. This full-time position requires weekend availability and a passion for delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

The Sauté Cook will prepare and cook items on the sauté station according to established recipes, maintain clean stations, follow safety guidelines, and work collaboratively with the kitchen crew to ensure timely, flavorful meals across service periods.

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

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn in Lambertville, NJ is seeking a Sauté Cook to join our culinary team. This full-time position requires weekend availability and a passion for delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen.

The Sauté Cook will prepare and cook items on the sauté station according to established recipes, maintain clean stations, follow safety guidelines, and work collaboratively with the kitchen crew to ensure timely, flavorful meals across service periods.