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gotousa; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Employee discounts

Culinary experience

English practice

Staff events

Job summary

Morey's Piers in Wildwood, New Jersey is hiring Culinary Staff / Cook for the summer season. You’ll prepare boardwalk favorites, set up stations, and work the grill or prep line in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role offers an hourly wage of $15.25 with an average 45-hour week, housing options, and an international team. Applicants aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel USA program are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program.
• Conversational English and ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook boardwalk favorites like burgers, pizza, fries, and seafood.
• Set up stations, prep ingredients, and keep the kitchen stocked.
• Follow recipes and food safety guidelines with full training provided.
• Work grill, fryer, or prep line during peak service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized equipment and work areas.
• Communicate with the team in English in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Conversational English

Punctuality

Job description

Turn Up the Heat on Your American Summer

Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a two-mile boardwalk buzzing with roller coasters, arcade lights, and the smell of salt air. That's daily life when you join Morey's Piers as Culinary Staff in Wildwood, New Jersey — one of the most iconic beach destinations on the U.S. East Coast and a legendary Work & Travel USA location.

Morey's Piers is a family-owned amusement park empire spanning three piers and two beachfront waterparks, welcoming millions of guests each season. Behind every great day at the beach is a great meal — and that's where you come in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of classic American boardwalk favorites — burgers, pizza, fries, chicken tenders, seafood, and more
• Setting up your station, prepping ingredients, and keeping the kitchen stocked and organized
• Following recipes, portion standards, and food safety guidelines (full training provided)
• Working the grill, fryer, or prep line during high-energy service periods
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and work areas
• Communicating with your team in English and supporting a fast-paced, fun kitchen environment

The Details

• Position: Culinary Staff / Cook
• Employer: Morey's Piers
• Location: Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey
• Pay: $15.25 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 45 hours per week
• Season: Summer through Fall
• Tips: Not applicable for this role

Why Wildwood?

Wildwood is a Work & Travel classic for a reason. Free wide sandy beaches, a boardwalk packed with rides and games, live music, and a huge international student community every summer. You'll be surrounded by young people from all over the world, making friends who’ll be part of your life long after the season ends.

Plus, you're perfectly positioned for weekend adventures: Atlantic City is under an hour away, Philadelphia about two hours, and New York City and Washington, D.C. are within easy reach for your travel month.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly wage of $15.25 with a generous 45-hour work week
• Extended Summer-to-Fall season — more weeks means more earnings
• Employer-assisted housing options in the Wildwood area
• Employee perks and discounts across Morey's Piers attractions
• Real culinary experience for your CV in a high-volume U.S. kitchen
• Daily English practice with American colleagues and guests
• A vibrant international team and unforgettable staff events

What We're Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English — enough to follow instructions and work with a team
• Comfortable standing for long shifts in a warm, fast-paced kitchen
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn — previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required
• Availability through the Fall season strongly preferred