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Daily Responsibilities: Menu planning and development Ensuring food quality and consistency Managing kitchen operations Overseeing back of house staff Managing food cost and inventory Required Skills: Leadership Experience in culinary arts Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques Experience i

Prepares and bakes a high volume of bakery product according to Costco formulas.

Garnishes, weighs, wraps, labels and merchandises bakery products.Cleans and sanitizes bakery, bakery equipment, and bakery utensils.Re-stocks supplies and ingredients.For additional information about pay ranges, click here.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health

• Competitive Pay, • Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling, • Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv, • 401(k) plan options available, • Bonus earning opportunities, • Growth potential opportunities, • Employee Discount at Bloomingdale's & Macy's Stores About Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way. Job Overview A Bloomingdale's Cook Professional is an essential part of the customer experience and help to deliver our mission of being like no other store in the world. Whether grabbing our world famous frozen yogurt or meeting a friend for a sit down meal, we rely on our Cook Professionals to deliver an exceptional culinary experience through selection of ingredient, food preparation and presentation standards. At Bloomingdale's, our restaurants offer style in the form of creative culinary dishes that ensures your dining experience is like no other. Essential Functions • Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives, • Collaborates with manager to create menus for special events as needed, • Work with Restaurant Manager to ensure proper communication with co-workers, • Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer expectations Competencies • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • 1-2 years direct experience, • Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals, • Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays Physical Requirements • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department, • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling and stooping, • Position may require working in a warm kitchen environment, • Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs FOODS00

Job Description We are hiring an Executive Chef for a high-volume, upscale steakhouse known for quality, consistency, and a strong service culture. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive execution, develop teams, and maintain high standards in a structured, performance-driven environment. Executive Chef Responsibilities • Lead all kitchen operations, including service execution, prep, and production, • Maintain consistency in food quality, plating, and standards across all stations, • Hire, train, and develop BOH team members at all levels, • Drive accountability, performance, and culture within the kitchen, • Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, • Oversee food cost, labor cost, and overall kitchen financial performance, • Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and operational standards, • Lead scheduling, labor planning, and staffing strategies, • Execute menus and ensure adherence to recipes and systems, • Proven Executive Chef experience in upscale casual or fine dining, high-volume environments, • Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, team-first approach, • Experience in scratch kitchens with high standards of execution, • Ability to manage costs, labor, and kitchen systems effectively, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • High level of accountability and pride in performance, • Stable background with demonstrated team development Executive Chef Compensation & Benefits • Base salary: $80k-$100k, • Bonus opportunity, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off, • Growth and advancement opportunities within a multi-unit restaurant group

Miller's Ale House - - Responsibilities: Arrive on time, in full uniform, ready to work; Collaborate with both BOH and FOH team members to ensure guest needs are met promptly; Adhere to proper food handling procedures and maintain sanitation standards across work areas; Prepare food items according

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes; Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen; Assist with ongoing training and skills development; Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure quality and timely service; Support other kitchen duties as need

Chilis - - Responsibilities: Properly execute all recipe procedures; Prepare a variety of foods with different methods of preparation; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Complete assigned prep work to stock and set-up stations.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - 1200 Morris Turnpike - Responsibilities: Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications; Ensure exceptional presentation by checking/dressing dishes before they are served; Measure ingredients and seasonings to ensure correct cooking and fl

Dave & Busters - - Responsibilities: Medical; Dental; Vision; 401K; Free Games.

Benihana - 840 Morris Turnpike - Responsibilities: Prepare and execute all dishes from the assigned station with precision and efficiency; Follow recipes, portioning guidelines, and plating standards to maintain consistency; Read and process food tickets accurately to ensure timely service; Maintain

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items to specification; Flawlessly execute recipes and plate presentation; Maintain high safety and sanitation standards; Assist with kitchen duties as needed; Collaborate with team to ensure timely service.

Davidson Hospitality Group - - Responsibilities: 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 wor

Texas Roadhouse - - Responsibilities: High volume restaurant experience; Understand cooking steak temperatures; Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking; Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling; Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines.

Turning Point Restaurants - JobID: 100-170276496 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Turning Point Restaurants, you'll: Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and quality standards; Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies; Clean and maintain station in

Chilis - 225 Central Avenue - Responsibilities: Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kit

Chilis - - Responsibilities: Assist in managing administrative tasks at Jersey Gardens Mall location.

Red Robin - 6200 Hadley Road - Responsibilities: Prepare food according to Red Robin guidelines; Maintain safe food handling and cleanliness rules; Cook meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, soups, and salads; Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently; Contribute to a high-volume, guest-focused d

Ruth's Chris Steak House - 1200 Morris Turnpike - Responsibilities: Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications; Ensure exceptional presentation by checking/dressing dishes before they are served; Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and gu

Smashburger - 1255 Raritan Road - Responsibilities: Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger's prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders; Reading, preparing and cooking food orders to specifications; Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; Maintain cleanliness of kit

TGIF - 400 S Park Ave [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Line Cook] As a Cook at TGIF, you'll: Ensure that all prepared food meets TGI fridays standard of excellence; Comply with all food safety rules, laws, protocols, and standards; Place expo-ready food in the window using the appropriate zoning standa

Springpoint Senior Living - 333 Elmwood Avenue - Responsibilities: Prepare food for service.Operate and clean necessary kitchen equipment.Follow menus and standardized recipes.Always maintain a clean and sanitary work area.Prep the workstation for the next day.

Compass Group - 333 Elmwood Avenue - Responsibilities: Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules; Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards; Tastes all pre

Red Lobster - 635 Route 1 And Gills Lane - Responsibilities: Setting up and stocking prep and line stations; Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils; Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients; Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes,

Compass Group - 1000 Morris Avenue - Responsibilities: Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions; Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning and maintaining serving temperatures; Maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety per established

Miller's Ale House - - Responsibilities: Fulfills all cook job responsibilities in order to contribute to a one great shift operation; Follows recipes while cooking and upholds specs to display a perfect presentation of every dish; Understands our menu to address any questions, including food aller

LCS Senior Living - 110 Park Avenue - Responsibilities: Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure; Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, an

Sunrise Senior Living - - Responsibilities: Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner according to established standardized recipes and menus; Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures; Stock, rotate, date, and store pr

Arbor Company - 1050 Springfield Avenue - Responsibilities: Provide food service and create meals using established recipes and diet modifications; Assist with food stock deliveries and rotation of products; Maintain cleanliness and safety standards per schedules and protocols; Communicate with the

Line Cook / Prep Cook / Kitchen Staff] Responsible for preparing all food orders within a timely manner and according to guest special request and Ruby Tuesday recipes. Communicates with the service team and the expo to ensure the food orders meet the guests' expectations.

Compass Group - 400 South Orange Avenue - Responsibilities: Takes orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation; Serves customers following established steps of service; Ensures food is at the correct temperature and attractive; Cleans, sanitizes and maintains assigned work are

Lucky Strike - - Responsibilities: Prepare food according to established recipes and menu specs; Follow established food presentation guidelines; Adhere to food and equipment safety rules; Assist with ingredient prep; Expedite food items accurately and efficiently.

Compass Group - - Responsibilities: Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes; Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use; Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy; Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and s

Brookdale Senior Living - 8 James Street - Responsibilities: Ensures proper preparation, portioning and serving of food according to standardized recipes and menus; Adheres to all sanitation and food safety standards; Maintains a clean kitchen; Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal time

Universal Health Services - - Responsibilities: Oversee all food production for scheduled meal periods; Supervise cooks and food service workers; Plan and coordinate dietary department activities for patients and staff; Perform purchasing, receiving, and storage of food; Coordinate menu planning fo

ISS Facility Management - Woodbridge Center Drive - Responsibilities: Fulfill prep lists and food preparation for meals; Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness; Follow food safety and HACCP guidelines; Operate large volume culinary equipment safely; Respond to ingredient discrepancies and not

Panda Express - - Responsibilities: Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards; Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests; Guide Kitchen Team and assist with their training; Perform all Back of House responsibilities; Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safet

Compass Group - 36 Madison Avenue - Responsibilities: Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station; Takes orders from customers and prepares items; Ensures food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all assigned work areas, equipment an

Goodwin Recruiting - - Responsibilities: Lead and execute service across sauté, grill, garde manger, and expo stations; Maintain plating standards, ticket times, and overall food quality during high-volume service; Supervise, train, and develop line cooks and prep staff; Support inventory, orderin

Benihana - 840 Morris Turnpike - Responsibilities: Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order; Performs a cooking show for assigned tables; Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders; Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, and equipment and ensures sanitation; Re

Gecko Hospitality - - Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, and service; Lead and supervise kitchen staff during service, ensuring consistent quality and presentation of dishes; Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and prep staff

Ruth's Chris Steak House - 1200 Morris Turnpike - Responsibilities: Delight our guests with perfectly prepared dishes; Passionately prepare food products, to include all meats, poultry, and seafood items, as determined by recipe, technique, and procedure; Assist the side cook and other kitchen perso

Cava - 1235 West Chestnut Street - Responsibilities: Observe food safety, sanitation, and quality procedures; Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency; Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures and all CAVA standards; Restock cook stations and keep them clean and organ

Erickson Senior Living - 535 Mountain Avenue - Responsibilities: Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff; Oversees all culinary functions in the Chefs absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation; Manages daily

Flik Hospitality Group + We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.Location: BASF - 100 Park Avenue, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932.Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Full time; Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.Requirement:** Four years of prior

Help making pizzas and other side items on the Make line , Cut and Box Pizzas , Help Carry out customers with their order Food, Handler, Maker, Restaurant.

Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time. Requirements : Prior kitchen prep experience is preferred. Job Summary Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Cake Decorator, Decorator, Retail, Grocery. Decorates and writes messages on cakes using pastry bags and tips. Packages cakes for special order and back stock.