JOB TODAY logo

Cook jobs in East Orange, New JerseyCreate job alerts

Are you a business? Hire cook candidates in East Orange, NJ

  • Cook
    Cook
    3 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Union

    Serving New York's best Smash burgers and crispy fries, 7th Street Burger is bringing simplicity back to the burger! With our fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value. 7th Street Burger is a fun and lively community-gathering place unlike any other. As we experience tremendous growth, our leaders are the driving force to our continued success. We are seeking positive and enthusiastic Line Cooks who love to serve! Qualifications: • Experienced in a high volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, • Food handler certification, strongly preferred, • Ability to work 8+ hour shifts, • Previous experience working as line cook Responsibilities: • Work prep, and all stations (Fryer and Grill stations), • Clean kitchen every day and assist on deep cleaning days, • Maintain clean work area and follow department of health standards, • Work with staff members on getting orders out in a timely manner with excellent quality What do we offer? • Salary of $17 – $20 an Hour (depending on your experience) Benefits & Perks including: • Flexible schedule, • Paid sick time, • Paid training, • Free Meals This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment 7th Street Burger provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Easy apply
  • Cook/Food Prep
    Cook/Food Prep
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    East Rutherford

    Job Title: Preschool Meal Preparer (Part-Time) Location: My Little University Preschool – East Rutherford, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Reports to: Program Director Position Overview: My Little University Preschool is seeking a reliable, organized, and caring Meal Preparer to join our early childhood team. This part-time position is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and snack for preschool-aged children in a nurturing and health-conscious environment. This is a non-cooking role—no stove is used. Meals are pre-planned and primarily frozen. The preschool kitchen is equipped with two ovens and crock pots for heating meals and preparing simple items like rice and pasta. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snack for children following the weekly menu Use ovens and crock pots to heat and prepare meals safely and efficiently. Follow daily food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. Portion meals appropriately for age groups and individual dietary needs (vegetarian, allergy accommodations, etc.). Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, dishes, and equipment daily. Maintain an organized and well-stocked kitchen area, reporting low inventory to the administrative team. Ensure food is labeled, stored properly, and rotated by expiration dates. Follow all licensing regulations and school policies regarding food service. Collaborate with staff to ensure meals are delivered to classrooms on time. Qualifications: Prior experience in food preparation, preferably in a school, childcare, or institutional setting. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (Food Handler Certification a plus or must be obtained upon hire). Ability to follow a set meal plan and detailed instructions. Comfortable working independently and managing time efficiently. Must be reliable, punctual, and organized. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods. Passion for working in an environment that serves young children. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate based on experience Paid training and ongoing support Friendly and supportive team environment Opportunity to work in a respected, high-quality preschool setting Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Work Location: In person

    Easy apply
  • Cashier
    Cashier
    3 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Union

    Serving New York's best Smash burgers and crispy fries, 7th Street Burger is bringing simplicity back to the burger! With our fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value. 7th Street Burger is a fun and lively community-gathering place unlike any other. As we experience tremendous growth, our leaders are the driving force to our continued success. We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic Cashier who loves to serve and lead! Qualifications: • Experienced in a high volume, fast-paced restaurant environment, • Food handler certification, strongly preferred but not required, • Creates an engaging welcoming environment for customers, • Previous experience in customer service and cash handling preferred Responsibilities: • Count the register - open and closing, • Close out the register at night, • Accurately input customer orders into the POS (Point of Sale) system, • Process cash, credit card, and mobile payments efficiently, • Maintain cleanliness on counter and in garbage areas, • Communicate and work closely with the cooks to ensure order accuracy, • Support fellow cashiers and collaborate to ensure workflow Our Benefits include: • Competitive hourly wage, • Career development opportunities – we are growing fast!, • Paid sick time, • 1.5x holiday pay on company holidays If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we invite you to apply for the 7th Street Burger Cashier position. Join our team and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our valued customers. Apply today by submitting your resume to highlight your relevant experience.

    Easy apply
  • Crew Member
    Crew Member
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    Wayne

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Offers friendly service to all guests Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards Issue receipts, refunds, or change due Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant Answer customers’ questions and provide information of store’s policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process Maintain a clean and orderly register area Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area Stock and maintain fountain machine Ensures food quality at all times Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store. Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred. Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language. Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash. Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed. Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register. Physical Demands: The position’s physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed. Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary. Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers’ order without losing track. Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers’ reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

    Easy apply
  • Cook/Kitchen Manager
    Cook/Kitchen Manager
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City

    Are you an experienced food service professional looking for a stable schedule with work-life balance? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of seniors and adult day care participants! Position: Cook / Food Service Manager Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM ✅ No Evenings ✅ No Weekends ✅ Some Holidays Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a: Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing Home), or Adult Medical Day Care Center. (This is a State Regulation requirement and non negotiable) Experience with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen operations ServSafe Managerial Certificate Knowledge of sanitation and food safety regulations Strong leadership and organizational skills Benefits: 45,000 annually (base) Double-Time Holiday Pay after successful completion of the probationary period Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Personal Time begin accruing after the probationary period Consistent weekday schedule Responsibilities: Prepare and oversee nutritious meals according to approved menus and dietary requirements Supervise kitchen staff and daily food service operations Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards Manage food inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and customer service If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion for serving others, we'd love to hear from you! Pay: $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Work Location: In person

    Easy apply
  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    13 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Elizabeth

    The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position. Essential Functions: • Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products, • Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed, • Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment, • Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards, • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables, • Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment: • Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards, • Requires flexible work availability, • Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, • Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, • Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions, • Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions, • Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates, • Frequently works in hot environment To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities

    Immediate start!
    Easy apply
  • Recurring Team Member – All Types of Ongoing Work (NYC & NJ Metro)
    Recurring Team Member – All Types of Ongoing Work (NYC & NJ Metro)
    1 month ago
    $15–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Bayonne

    BellBornGrowers is a growing operations company with sites and projects across the NYC and New Jersey metro area. As the recruiter, I’m building a reliable, flexible team for consistent recurring work in virtually any hands-on category. Job Description: We are hiring dependable people for recurring, ongoing opportunities on a regular or as-needed basis. Work varies daily and can include any of the following (and more): Available Categories: • Moving & Labor — Full service moving, heavy lifting & loading, help moving, packing/unpacking, trash & furniture removal, truck-assisted moves, • Cleaning — General cleaning, deep cleans, post-job cleanups, organizing, • Home Improvements & Assembly — IKEA assembly, minor home repairs, flooring & tiling help, babyproofing, room measurement, general mounting, TV mounting, • Painting & Outdoor — Indoor/outdoor painting, wallpapering, concrete/brick painting, landscaping help, yard work, power washing, branch/hedge trimming, snow removal, • Personal Assistance — Errands, personal assistant, decoration, organization, waiting in line, event staffing, • Other Skilled Help — Arts/crafts, computer help, cooking/baking, data entry, graphic design, interior design, photography, project coordination, sewing, laundry/ironing, office administration, car washing, and more What we offer: • Competitive starting hourly pay (varies by task — matches or beats job rate ), • Pay increase after 30 days for reliable performers who complete at least a three jobs, • Free company shirts + gear after your first several shifts, • Flexible recurring schedule — we work around your availability, • Variety of tasks and locations throughout NYC & NJ, • Steady ongoing work for people who stick around We’re looking for: • Reliable, hardworking people who show up on time and finish jobs properly, • Those comfortable with physical work and open to different task types, • Individuals seeking recurring/ongoing opportunities (not just one-off gigs), • Positive attitude and willingness to help with whatever comes up, • Ability to travel to various sites in NYC/NJ (own transportation is a big plus) This is not a one-time l gig we’re building a core group of recurring team members for all our operational needs. We prioritize people who treat this as a real ongoing opportunity. If you’re dependable and looking for consistent paid work across many different categories in the NYC/NJ area, apply now. Strong candidates are contacted quickly and can often start within days.

    Easy apply
1