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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Located in one of the busiest shopping destinations, Jersey Gardens Mall is a premier retail and dining hub serving thousands of visitors daily. The mall hosts a variety of dining establishments, including fast-casual and full-service restaurants, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. As a key player in the food service industry within a bustling retail environment, our establishment is committed to delivering high-quality culinary experiences coupled with excellent customer service. We pride ourselves on maintaining stringent health and safety standards while fostering a dynamic and supportive work atmosphere for our associates.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand for extended periods
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policy documents
  • Willingness to work in a hot environment
  • Ability to work with sharp knives, utensils and hot plates
  • Must comply with drug-free workplace policies

Job Qualifications

  • Food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience
  • Experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred
  • Food knowledge pertaining to soups, saute, broiler, fry, and pantry
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents
  • Ability to converse comfortably with customers

Job Duties

  • Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
  • Taste products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records to plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
  • Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment
  • Practice excellent food safety and sanitation practices and comply with HACCP standards
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment
  • Measure and mix ingredients
  • Wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables
  • Stock, date, rotate, and check temperature of product

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location