Station Cook

montclairhospitality; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

montclairhospitality in Montclair, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to assist in preparing meal ingredients and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications include prior cooking or culinary experience and coursework in kitchen basics. This role involves prolonged periods of standing and requires the ability to lift moderate weights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking or culinary arts.
• Ability to learn basic sanitation and food handling techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal ingredients as directed.
• Maintain compliance with health and hygiene codes.
• Assist with unloading and storage of ingredients.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Basic sanitation understanding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepare simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or other related fields
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in teams

Education and Experience

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace