Chef & Cook jobs in NJ

Join our team as the Head Chef and showcase your talents in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff - Implement cost-effective strategies for managing food and labor costs - Develop seasonal menus and innovative weekly specials - Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation Requirements: - Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role - Strong organizational and leadership skills - Knowledge of cost management and menu planning - Full-time availability with flexible hours Benefits: - Competitive salary and bonus structure - Opportunity for career growth and advancement - Supportive and collaborative work environment If you are a culinary professional looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

We are a food truck looking for a line cook willing to work fast paced environment and willing to learn.

A minimum of two years of experience in Thai cuisine is required.

Franny’s is looking for a hard-working pizza maker to join our team! Must be punctual, willing to learn and able to work kind and calm in fast-pace environment. Kitchen experience, sense of humor and bilingual a plus! Seasonal, part time and/or full time available. Business growth/ownership potential for the right person.

Looking for a cook/chef who specializes in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. Full time, 6 days a week with Mondays off. Hours are from 12:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Hourly rate varies from $22 - $25 per hour depending on experience and skill set. Overtime at time and a half. Qualifications Must have experience in Mediterranean/Turkish style cooking as well as Italian dishes. Minimum of 2 years experience with this cuisine.

Join our team as a sous chef at our local neighborhood cocktail bar! Our small kitchen requires someone who can handle multiple tasks and work closely alongside our executive chef, who brings over 20 years of experience in the industry. If you are passionate about food and looking for a new challenge, we offer incentives to reward your hard work. Apply now and be a part of our dynamic culinary team!

Position 1: Chef (Italian Cuisine) -Responsibilities: -Prepare and cook a wide variety of traditional Italian dishes. -Oversee kitchen operations and ensure consistent food quality. -Maintain hygiene and food safety standards. -Collaborate with the head chef and kitchen staff on menu planning and daily specials. -Train and mentor junior kitchen staff. -Manage inventory and ensure proper use of ingredients to minimize waste. Requirements: -Proven experience as a chef in a similar role, preferably in Italian cuisine. -Deep knowledge of Italian cooking techniques and ingredients. -Strong leadership and organizational skills. -Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. -Culinary degree or relevant certifications is a plus. What We Offer: -A supportive and passionate team environment. -Opportunities for professional growth. Competitive pay and employee meals. -A chance to be part of a restaurant that celebrates Italian culinary tradition.

Grill cook and food prep full time or part time willing to train the right person

***We are really busy with our patio We are opened year round and opened to the public. 7 Days a week. Must be flexible to work. AM/PM weekends and holidays as needed. Must be polished, professional and have a warm and friendly demeanor. You must have min. 2 years working in a full service restaurant or banquet. You must be creative and passionate about the food service and hospitality industry. You will be a role model and work as a positive team member. Must be reliable, on time and be able to manage without controversy or issues. Must be customer focused and transition smoothly from front to back of the house with a smile. Must be professional in appearance and demeanor Line cook 7am to 2pm, 12 to 9pm and 5pm to 10pm

NYC Water Cruises $18-$20 / hr Full-time

looking for a sous chef that can cook in line

Bang Cookies is seeking a passionate and inquisitive staff member to join our team. Although the ideal candidate will have experience in baking a variety of cookies and baked goods, experience is not required, but highly preferable. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the high quality and consistency of our products and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Baking: Prepare and bake a variety of cookies, pastries, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards. Cleaning: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including ovens, counters, floors, etc. Quality Control: Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure the final products meet our quality standards. Inventory: Track and report inventory levels of pucks(frozen cookie dough) and supplies, and assist in ordering as needed. Teamwork: Collaborate with the baking team to ensure efficient service and product availability. Sales: Assist customers with selecting products, handle transactions, and process payments. Problem-Solving: Address customer concerns and resolve any issues in a professional and courteous manner. Opening Store: Will have to follow procedures to open the store properly Closing Shift: Must close the store properly and clean thoroughly Qualifications: Communication: Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team. Customer service: Need to be able to provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Attitude: Positive and friendly demeanor with a passion for customer service. Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment. The ability to learn and apply Provide excellent customer service to customers Bake and serve cookies according to company standards Count inventory and input data correctly Keep work environment clean When working the register, ensure the bills are acceptable and the proper change has been given back to customer Complete opening/closing checklist Work with coworkers well and to communicate with the team Have a smile Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $15.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Compensation Package: Hourly pay Tips Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift 6 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Required) Work Location: In person

Looking for chef for a catering company. Chef must: create dishes oversee kitchen tasting dishes before they go to clients plan menus/create new recipes manage kitchen operations and maintain food quality standards food inventory/food shopping for events

Hello! I need some help preparing for a wedding on May 11th in NJ. I have a ghost kitchen booked from May 8th -May 11th for prep I need help getting the menus together. The kitchen is in Bloomfield Nj.

Job description Bang Cookies is seeking a passionate and inquisitive staff member to join our team. Although the ideal candidate will have experience in baking a variety of cookies and baked goods, experience is not required, but highly preferable. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the high quality and consistency of our products and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Baking: Prepare and bake a variety of cookies, pastries, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards. Cleaning: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including ovens, counters, floors, etc. Quality Control: Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure the final products meet our quality standards. Inventory: Track and report inventory levels of pucks(frozen cookie dough) and supplies, and assist in ordering as needed. Teamwork: Collaborate with the baking team to ensure efficient service and product availability. Sales: Assist customers with selecting products, handle transactions, and process payments. Problem-Solving: Address customer concerns and resolve any issues in a professional and courteous manner. Opening Store: Will have to follow procedures to open the store properly Closing Shift: Must close the store properly and clean thoroughly Qualifications: Communication: Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team. Customer service: Need to be able to provide exceptional customer service to all customers. Attitude: Positive and friendly demeanor with a passion for customer service. Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment. - The ability to learn and apply - Provide excellent customer service to customers - Bake and serve cookies according to company standards - Count inventory and input data correctly - Keep work environment clean - When working the register, ensure the bills are acceptable and the proper change has been given back to customer - Complete opening/closing checklist - Work with coworkers well and to communicate with the team - Have a smile - Job Types: Full-time, Part-time - Pay: From $15.50 per hour - Benefits: - 401(k) - Employee discount - Flexible schedule - Health insurance - Opportunities for advancement - Paid time off - Compensation Package: - Hourly pay - Tips - Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 8 hour shift - 6 hour shift - Day shift - Evening shift - Holidays - Monday to Friday - Morning shift - Night shift - Weekends as needed - People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply - Ability to Commute: - Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Required) - Work Location: In person

Looking for a line cook who is fast paced and organized. Full time and partime available

A Head Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and monitors cooks production acting as a lead Main Duties and Responsibilities: · Assembles equipment according to airline specifications following procedures and assembly diagrams. · Packages and prepares alcoholic beverages for airline flights. · Keeps production areas in compliance with sanitation standards and customer requirements · Documents inventory in compliance with requirements · Follows directions. · Works as a member of a team. · Supports Hot Food leadership in monitoring team's production quality and efficiencies · Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management Qualifications Education: · Culinary degree and/or cook certification is preferred Work Experience: · At least 2 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment is preferred · Experience with maintaining temperature logs for all food items prepared. · Recipe conversion experience required to accommodate the kitchen’s daily production needs. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) · Not applicable Language / Communication Skills: · Read, write, and follow food specifications and menu guidelines · Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers Requirements of the Job: · Handle various food products such as seafood, beef, pork, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. · Handle knives and kitchen tools properly. · Work assigned schedule which may vary and could include weekends and holidays · Work overtime when required · Arrive to work on-time · Completes paperwork and related administrative duties · Complies with company policies Work Environment · Handles pork, poultry, meat and fish products · Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise. · Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds frequently during shift. · Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours. Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: · We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity · We communicate and keep each other informed · We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team · We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details · We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes · We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it · We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

Looking for a helper for pizza shop in general. To cook, make pizza, organize and learn.

Morgan Steakhouse and Sushi Bar | Flame and Fin Westwood, New Jersey Position: Executive Sushi Chef We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Sushi Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in unique Omakase sushi, sushi rolls, and raw bar creations, bringing creativity and passion to every dish. Be part of a dynamic and growing company that values leadership, innovation, and excellence. Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of experience in sushi preparation, Omakase-style service, and takeout. • Expertise in crafting beautifully plated raw bar seafood and sushi dishes. • Proven ability to manage high-volume operations with precision. • Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to learn all aspects of the operation. • A passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. • Experience in butchering of fresh fish and seafood for the sushi/sashimi applications • Provides leadership/supervision to associates resulting in cohesive team & exceptional product & member services • Overseeing the budget of the culinary aspect of the Garde Manger and P&L • Managed inventory and ordered fresh ingredients • Train and supervised junior sushi chefs • Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation If you’re a culinary leader ready to elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you! Salary $65 - $90k yearly