404 Best Chef & Cook Jobs in East Orange, NJ (July 2025)

Are you passionate about crafting delicious dishes in a fast-paced, upbeat kitchen? The Corner Haus is looking for a skilled Line Cook with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our growing team! What We’re Looking For: ✅ Minimum 5 years of line cook experience (breakfast/brunch experience is a plus!) ✅ Strong knowledge of kitchen operations & food safety ✅ Team player with a positive attitude ✅ Reliable, punctual & detail-oriented ✅ Passion for quality and consistency

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King Fried Chicken and Pizza

The responsibilities of a kitchen assistant in a fast-food restaurant focus on supporting the rapid and efficient flow of operations, ensuring the prompt preparation of standardized foods, maintaining hygiene, and complying with food safety regulations in a high-volume, high-pressure environment. These primarily include ingredient preparation, such as cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping vegetables, meats, and other foods, as well as measuring and weighing exact quantities for predefined recipes, such as salads or hamburger components.

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ShopRite Pharmacy of Kearny

Our mission is to provide incredible service and a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests. As a Sushi Lead Cook, you will lead by example helping your team to fine-tune their culinary skills, grow their careers, and fuel their passion for food. No two days are the same, and an entire store full of fresh, world-class ingredients is your pantry. Responsibilities Assist in overseeing kitchen staff, educating and sharing passion for food Lead by example, setting the tone for an efficient work pace Prioritize tasks in the kitchen to ensure items are prepared on time and efficiently Fully understand the sushi station operations and accurately forecast restaurant and guest needs Comply with applicable State Restaurant Health Codes and Regulations Requirements 2 or more years' experience working as a sushi line cook Experience with sushi and/or Japanese cuisine in an upscale or fine dining restaurant Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, open kitchen environment Experience leading a team Expert knife skills Preferred Qualifications Highly proficient with cutting and working with whole fish, including handling sashimi-quality fish Familiarity with inventory management and food cost control Knowledge and familiarly with contemporary Japanese cooking methods and ingredients

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NYC Water Cruises Pier 36

Assist in food preparation, including chopping, cutting, and marinating ingredients Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure high-quality dishes Cook and plate menu items according to established standards Maintain a clean and organized work area Assist in stocking and managing inventory levels Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and refine recipes Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines Provide support in various kitchen duties as assigned

Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

i need a line cook with experience in sauté and 1 in salads

$90000–$115000 yearly

Full-time

Kenilworth

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.

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That's Thai Food

Thai Chef or Thai Specialty Cook

2 months ago

$43000–$47000 yearly

Full-time

Springfield, Springfield

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

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!

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