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Line Cook - Panini Bistro - Spotswood

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Job Summary
Panini Bistro is seeking reliable, fast-paced Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Kitchen Assistants to join our culinary team. This is a permanent career opportunity, not a seasonal role. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality panini, salads, wraps, burgers, and sides while maintaining the speed and consistency our guests expect. We are looking for long-term team members for our current locations and our upcoming Panini Bistro of Lacey Township!
Key Responsibilities

  • Station Management: Efficiently set up and stock stations for the current shift and next day.
  • Daily Scratch Prep: Duties include but not limited to fileting and breading chicken, slicing and breading eggplant, and preparing fresh pesto.
  • Food Preparation: Prepare artisanal panini, specialized sauces, and fresh salads following established recipes.
  • Grill, Press & Fry: Expertly operate panini presses and fry stations to ensure the perfect "crunch" for every order.
  • Sanitation: Maintain a clean workspace and strictly follow all food safety and ServSafe (HACCP) regulations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the team to ensure smooth "flow" and timely ticket fulfillment.
    Requirements & Qualifications
  • Commitment: Must be looking for long-term, year-round employment (No seasonal applicants, please).
  • Ability to work on weekends
  • Mobility: Ability to travel to other locations within the region to support staffing or training.
  • Minimum Age: Must be at least 17 years of age.
  • Note: Per NJ Labor Law, minors under 18 are prohibited from operating, cleaning, or adjusting power-driven meat slicers or commercial mixers. All employees under 18 must provide valid NJ Digital Working Papers.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for the duration of a 10-hour shift and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Attributes: Strong sense of urgency, ability to remain calm under pressure, and a team-player mentality.
  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday- Saturday 10:30 am to 8 pm
  • Salary
    $16 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon27 Snowhill Street, 08884, Spotswood

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Chef de Partie / Sous-ChefSpotswood

Restaurant • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2026

Panini Bistro is a popular New Jersey-based, family-run eatery specializing in premium pressed paninis, sandwiches, salads, and burgers.

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