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Job Description Now Hiring Restaurant Staff – Servers, Counter Servers, Line Cooks & Dishwashers Qua Pizza – Downtown Manasquan, NJ Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available Qua Pizza is a busy, fast-growing Italian pizzeria in downtown Manasquan specializing in square Roman pizza, pasta, chicken dishes, and fresh salads. We’re building a strong team and looking for reliable, hardworking people who enjoy a fast-paced restaurant environment. If you like working with a great team and being part of a busy restaurant, we’d love to meet you. Now Hiring * Servers * Counter Servers / Cashiers * Line Cooks * Dishwashers What We Offer * Full-time & part-time positions * Flexible scheduling * Competitive pay based on experience * Busy shifts and consistent hours * Friendly team environment * Opportunity to grow with a new restaurant concept What We're Looking For * Positive attitude and strong work ethic * Dependable and punctual * Able to work in a fast-paced environment * Team players who take pride in great food and service 1+ year restaurant experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate. How to Apply Please submit a resume that includes: * Phone number * Email address * Previous work experience Qualified applicants may be contacted quickly for an interview. * Servers/Counter Staff: $18–$25/hr (including tips) * Line Cooks/Pizza Makers: $17–$20/hr * Dishwashers: $17–$18/hr Join the team at Qua Pizza and be part of one of Manasquan’s busiest pizzerias. Company DescriptionQua Pizza serves traditional Pizza Romana, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches and Dinners. It is known to be a fast casual restaurant with quality food and great service. We are opening a second location in Asbury Park which is also have full dining experience and private events! Customers leave blown away by what they experience at Qua Pizza.Qua Pizza serves traditional Pizza Romana, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches and Dinners. It is known to be a fast casual restaurant with quality food and great service. We are opening a second location in Asbury Park which is also have full dining experience and private events! Customers leave blown away by what they experience at Qua Pizza.

Job Description Grill Cook At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. We foster a culture built on five core values: • Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others., • Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious., • Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt., • Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility., • Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Role: You’ve got what it takes to prepare mouthwatering food, so are you ready to take it to the next level and do so for our guests? Our grill cooks are the leaders of exceptional experience. By being a CAVA grill cook, you create that exceptional experience for every guest that walks through our doors. From preparing top quality food, to creating CAVA fanatics, our grill cooks are the secret sauce to our success! What You’ll Do: • 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 organized, • Stand and/or walk for an entire shift, • This role is constantly in motion to deliver mind-blowing meals to our guests, • Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned, • Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth, • May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, • Assist with any additional duties assigned Physical Requirements: • Must be able to bend and reach overhead often, • Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment, • Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold, • Must be comfortable working near open flames, • May be required to work in tight spaces, • Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people, • Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required, • Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally, • Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner, • Competitive pay, • Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!*, • 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*, • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*, • FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked, • The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand *indicates eligible qualifying positions As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. Team Member | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Line Cook | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Team Member We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Company parties, • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Create menus according to season and customer research, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures, • Performs other duties as assigned by the head chef or management Qualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • ServeSafe or Food Handlers Certification, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds

Job DescriptionDescription: The Hilton Garden Inn of Lakewood is seeking a passionate culinary professional to join our award-winning team as a Line Cook. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for high-volume food preparation and presentation, we want to hear from you. The role of Line Cook is responsible for properly preparing food in a timely manner, while maintaining the highest level of health standards. The Line Cook should be familiar with the day-to-day operations of the hotel’s kitchen which includes cooking for the on-site restaurant, room service, and all hotel functions. The Hilton Garden Inn of Lakewood is part of the Hotels Unlimited family of hotels. We are a New Jersey based, family-owned company established in 1979, committed to growth through excellence. At Hotels Unlimited, we believe guests select our hotels because of our caring and attentive team members. We understand that small acts of thoughtfulness make all the difference in creating an extraordinary hospitality experience. Requirements: · Plans, prepares, and cooks various items while maintaining high levels of health standards · Operates various kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, broilers, etc · Prepares food on the line as needed by cutting, chopping, mixing, etc · Sets up stations and collects all necessary supplies to prepare menu items · Occasionally serve food when staffing needs are not met · Clean and sanitizes all kitchen equipment · Coordinates daily food supply inventory and submits order to supervisor · Communicates and coordinates with server staff about special requests, food allergies, and other various tasks · Reorders food items and restocks food supplies · Keeps track of quality of food, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock · Follows recipes in accordance with Company standards Compensation and Benefits include: • This position offers a starting rate that ranges from $16 to $17 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. · Time Management · Ability to work as part of a team · ServSafe Certification preferred · Excellent communication and organization skills · Previous restaurant experience preferred · Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment · Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time, kneel, squat, bend · Ability to lift 20 pounds or more and push/pull 50 pounds or more. · Ability to use basic kitchen equipment such as knives, stoves, etc.

Job Description Cook Our first Smashburger restaurant opened in 2007 with one single notion in mind; to serve a better burger! Better burgers takes better service, support and teamwork. That's why we treat our team members fairly in a diverse and safe environment. With an average of 10 restaurants opening each year, we invest in building internal opportunities for our teams’ learning and growth.” We just build better. Better Burgers. Better Teams. Better Experiences. Better Benefits: Build a better experience work & lifestyle! • Tip share-earn up to $2/hr. extra in tips, • Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*, • 50% of the best burgers around (or other menu options), • Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment, • Medical, Dental and Vision Options**, • Paid time off – vacation and sick**, • 401K match (21 and older), • Employee Assistance Program, • Fast track for career opportunities and management experience *Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions Cook Responsibilities • Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, our cooks are the champions of better burgers! In this role you will:, • Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders, • Reading, preparing and cooking food orders to specifications is a must! This ensures guest satisfaction, gold standards and minimizes waste, • Be a team player. Must be able to work with others on the line and communicate effectively with Guest Service Experts (GSE) and managers in a busy restaurant environment, • Ensure all food items are rung in prior to preparing orders; but be flexible to verbal instructions being called back (sometimes GSEs or guests get the order wrong from intake – we are all human), • Have pride in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times with the use of company approved cleaning products, • Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment with proper PPE, • Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock and close the kitchen, • Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing promotions, • Assist GSEs in managing dining room cleanliness and efficient food delivery, and other duties as assigned by management, • No experience necessary – we build better skills! Must successfully complete Smashburger training program, • Must be 16 years of age or older, • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time; move, reach, grasp and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs., • Kneel, bend, twist, stoop and smash, • Ability to work in high temperatures – it gets hot in the kitchen!, • Showing up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the job, • Follow Smashburger uniform standards, • Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations, • Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents; Smashburger participates in E-verify All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description Team Members At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. We foster a culture built on five core values: • Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others., • Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious., • Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt., • Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility., • Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Role: As a CAVA Team member you are our guests' first experience! You have the opportunity to bring positivity, charm and an exceptional experience to each customer every time they walk through our doors. From greeting guests with genuine passion, to teaching customers about our vibrant food menu options and customizing their meals to their personal preferences, our team members do it all. What You’ll Do • Enthusiastically educate guests about our menu and assemble orders as requested, • Keep the serving line, dining room, and restrooms clean and organized, • Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency, • Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures, • Restock stations and keep them clean and organized, • Ensure the overall cleanliness of the restaurant, • Deliver a delicious, unique, and memorable experience to each of our guests, • Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned, • Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth, • May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, • Must be able to bend and reach overhead often, • Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment, • Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold, • Must be comfortable working near open flames, • May be required to work in tight spaces, • Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people, • Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required, • Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally, • Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner, • Competitive pay, • Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!*, • 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*, • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*, • FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked, • The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand *indicates eligible qualifying positions As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. Team Member | Culinary Leader | Kitchen Leader | Shift Leader | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Hourly Manager | Shift Manager | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Crew Member | Host | Cashier | Line Cook | Server We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods in establishments such as restaurants, hotels, and cafeterias. They ensure dishes are made according to recipes and standards, maintaining quality and hygiene throughout the cooking process. Responsibilities • Prepare and cook menu items following established recipes and standards, • Ensure food quality and presentation meet restaurant specifications, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations, • Monitor food storage and ingredient freshness, • Follow safety and sanitation guidelines to comply with health regulations, • Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver timely service, • Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies as needed

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Flexible Scheduling, • Competitive Compensation Duties and Responsibilities: • Cook restaurant meals for lunch and dinner on the hot line, • Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment, • Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner, • Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary, • Follow all food safety regulations, • Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing proceduresQualifications:, • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, • Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure, • Excellent time management skills, • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Ensure prep items are always available on the cook line and restock as needed; Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications; Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized cook stations, kitchen coo

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to peopl

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Prepare food items by following Gold Standard recipes, portion, and presentation specifications; Restock, clean, and maintain cook station items throughout the shift; Clean, sanitize, and organize the kitchen, walk-in coolers,

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to peopl

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize plates, glassware, utensils; Maintain cleanliness of guest and team areas; Assist in maintaining health and safety standards; Support restaurant operations as dishwasher; Ensure sanitation practices.

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet.That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to peopl

Longhorn Steakhouse - - Responsibilities: Cleaning dishes, utensils, glassware, pots, and pans; Assisting in maintaining a clean restaurant; Stocking supplies for our service and culinary team.

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and standards; Maintain high safety and sanitation standards; Ensure guest expectations are met by quality dishes; Follow proper food handling procedures; Assist with ongoing training and kitchen cleanliness.

Levy Restaurants - JobID: 10DDAE44D25478B89EC0A2B01FA5C4B3 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Levy, you'll: Prep food Pre/during event consistent with projected attendance levels; Help set-up the stand ensuring correct quantities of stock, proper temperatures, efficient running equipment

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Own the preparation and cooking of menu items to meet quality and guest expectations.

Levy Restaurants - JobID: 002A7CC26C48D2E587332FCDD34D88CC [Busser / Porter / Cleaner] As a Dishwasher at Levy, you'll: Remove trash and garbage to designated areas; Maintain the sanitation of the compost areas; Transfer supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas; Operate dish

First Watch Restaurants - - Responsibilities: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized dishwashing station; Assist with ensuring high-quality, safe food handling practices in the kitchen; Support kitchen staff by efficiently washing dishes and cookware to maintain workflow; Follow cleaning and sa

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Wash, clean, and store dishes pots, pans, cooking equipment, utensils, and containers; Keep the dish room, station, and equipment clean and organized; Set up the dish machine and inspect and test sanitizer for proper temperature or chemical mix.

Texas Roadhouse - 5309 Us Hwy North - Responsibilities: Operating the dish machine; Supervising proper rinse and wash temperatures; Changing water, storing, and using dish chemicals properly; Setting up and organizing the dish racks; Removing trash.

Compass Group - - Responsibilities: Maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen, work areas, equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition.Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigne

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Maintain clean dishes and support kitchen staff during peak hours.

Dave & Busters - - Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize all dishware, flatware, and glassware; Operate equipment safely; Assist with line maintenance, sweeping and clearing dirty dishes; Assist with some prep and banquet items as directed by management; Maintain kitchen and dish areas, floors, wall

Perform dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.

Red Lobster - 1298 Hooper Avenue - Responsibilities: Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the restaurant; Cleaning and sanitizing all dishware, flatware, glassware, pots, pans and cooking utensils; Safely and correctly operating the dishwasher and other equipment; Emptying all trash in the kitchen

Longhorn Steakhouse - - Responsibilities: Prepares high quality food items to order; Follows recipes and presentation guidelines; Ensures proper food safety and sanitation standards.

Red Robin - 1054 Pine Hammock Cedar Bridge Road - Responsibilities: Prepare food including cutting, sautéing, broiling, frying, and cooking various meals; Adhere to safe food handling and cleanliness rules; Maintain guests' worry-free experience by ensuring quality prep and presentation; Follow Red

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items for guests while maintaining quality and speed.

Dave & Busters - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook all food items by recipe and to specification; Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas; Safely and correctly operates all equipment and uses chemicals properly; Assists other Team Members as needed; Adheres to all company safet

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Flawlessly execute recipes and plate presentations to standard; Maintain highest safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen; Assist with daily kitchen prep and station setup; Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas; Collaborate with kitchen team to

Turning Point Restaurants - JobID: 100-169702620 [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 - 1315 Hooper 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

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services - 1 College Drive - Responsibilities: Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows; Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors throughout the sales floor and seating area; Clean windows and mirrored surfaces; polish stainles

First Watch Restaurants - - Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen; Follow recipes and use fresh ingredients; Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized station; Communicate effectively with team; Train in a specific station based on skill.

Compass Group - - Responsibilities: Prepares food according to established recipes and production requirements; Takes orders from customers and serves at multiple stations; Operates and cleans kitchen equipment following department procedures; Follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheet

Sunrise Senior Living - - Responsibilities: Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner according to standardized recipes and menus; Utilize production sheets to record food production quantities and temperatures; Maintain clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas; Perform dishwashing tas

Discovery Senior Living - - Responsibilities: Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line; Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes; Taste and

Red Lobster - 1298 Hooper Avenue - 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, quantity

Compass Group - - Responsibilities: Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation at the grill station; Ensures food is at correct temperature and serves customers following established steps of service; Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure quality a

Panda Express - - Responsibilities: Prepare dishes to meet company recipes and standards; Guide Kitchen Team and assist with their training; Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests; Perform Back of House responsibilities; Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain accu

Kirkland's - - Responsibilities: Assist in the process of the receipt of all merchandise in a safe, timely and efficient manner; Assist in maintaining an efficient and organized stockroom; Assist in assembling product, executing markdowns and salesfloor replenishment; Takes initiative during every