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Chef at Raising Cane's

Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Prescription Plans

Prescription Plans

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision benefits

vision benefits

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

legal protection

legal protection

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Financial advising

Financial advising

Learning assistance

Learning assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Sous Chef at Maggiano's Little Italy - Hackensack

Hackensack, NJ, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Line Chef at Olive Garden

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Complimentary staff meals

Complimentary staff meals

Weekly paychecks

Weekly paychecks

work anniversary bonuses

work anniversary bonuses

Immediate sick leave

Immediate sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Restaurant Crew Member at Wonder

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

employee discount

employee discount

1.5x pay on company holidays

1.5x pay on company holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employer health savings account match

Employer health savings account match

Employee Stock

Employee Stock

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.40 to $19.35

From $17.40 to $19.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Hoboken, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Paterson, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan benefits

legal plan benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Clifton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

ShopRite - Baker (AJS NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $21.00/hr at ShopRite

Hillside, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $21.00

From $16.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (AJS NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Hillside, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plans

legal plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

North Bergen, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

North Bergen, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Payment of overtime

Payment of overtime

job training

job training

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Sunrise NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $25.00/hr at ShopRite

West Caldwell, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.00

From $18.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription Plans
dental coverage
vision benefits
Life insurance
short term disability
Hospital Indemnity coverage
legal protection
auto insurance
renters insurance
ID theft protection
Gym membership
401(k) retirement plan
Financial advising
Learning assistance
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Raising Canes is a fast-growing restaurant chain specializing in high-quality chicken finger meals. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and energetic work environment, Raising Canes offers a dynamic place to work where employees are encouraged to enjoy their tasks while maintaining excellence in food preparation and customer service. With multiple locations nationwide, the company has built a loyal customer base by focusing on simplicity, quality, and consistency in its menu offerings. Raising Canes is committed to creating a supportive environment for its team members, promoting career growth and development from entry-level positions to specialized roles within the culinary and service operations.Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • ability to provide quick and friendly customer service
  • ability to work effectively in a team
  • capability to assist other crewmembers to ensure continuity of service
  • ability to work under high-pressure situations
  • ability to work at a fast pace
  • willingness to align with company culture
  • willingness to take initiative
  • compliance with company policies

Job Qualifications

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • provide all customers with quick and friendly service
  • work together as a team
  • assisting other crewmembers in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
  • able to work under pressure at a fast pace
  • align with Raising Canes culture by balancing working hard and having fun
  • take initiative
  • comply with company policies

Job Duties

  • Haul and relocate, thrust or maneuver substantial items weighing a maximum of 50 pounds
  • extend and seize items, both above and below your waist
  • superb communication through speech and text
  • ensuring timely attendance for designated shifts and responsibilities
  • responding to customer requests and managing payment processing with effectiveness
  • practice adherence to safety guidelines when dealing with or getting ready food items
  • showcasing the aptitude to manage several tasks concurrently

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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Posted 18 days ago

Chef at Raising Cane's

Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Prescription Plans

Prescription Plans

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision benefits

vision benefits

Life insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

Hospital Indemnity coverage

Hospital Indemnity coverage

legal protection

legal protection

auto insurance

auto insurance

renters insurance

renters insurance

ID theft protection

ID theft protection

Gym membership

Gym membership

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Financial advising

Financial advising

Learning assistance

Learning assistance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Posted 9 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Posted 15 days ago

Pantry Chef at Aramark

Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Posted 1 month ago

Sous Chef at Maggiano's Little Italy - Hackensack

Hackensack, NJ, USA|
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Posted 1 month ago

Line Chef at Olive Garden

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Complimentary staff meals

Complimentary staff meals

Weekly paychecks

Weekly paychecks

work anniversary bonuses

work anniversary bonuses

Immediate sick leave

Immediate sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Posted 1 month ago

Restaurant Crew Member at Wonder

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.50

Exact $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

free meal during shift

free meal during shift

employee discount

employee discount

1.5x pay on company holidays

1.5x pay on company holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employer health savings account match

Employer health savings account match

Employee Stock

Employee Stock

Posted 3 months ago

Kitchen Leader at Chipotle

Hackensack, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $17.40 to $19.35

From $17.40 to $19.35

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Hoboken, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Paterson, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan benefits

legal plan benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Clifton, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Baker (AJS NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $21.00/hr at ShopRite

Hillside, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $21.00

From $16.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (AJS NJ) Salary Range $16.00 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Hillside, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 1 month ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plans

legal plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

North Bergen, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Posted 2 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Inserra NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $20.00/hr at ShopRite

North Bergen, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $15.92 to $20.00

From $15.92 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Payment of overtime

Payment of overtime

job training

job training

Posted 3 months ago

ShopRite - Cake Decorator (Sunrise NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $25.00/hr at ShopRite

West Caldwell, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $25.00

From $18.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

legal plan

legal plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

16 Entry Level Chef Jobs in Hoboken, NJ - April 2026

Browse 16 entry level Chef jobs in Hoboken, NJ. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Chef Jobs in Hoboken, NJ

Employers in Hoboken, NJ are actively hiring entry level Chef staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Chef Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Chef positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Chef Salary in Hoboken, NJ

Entry level Chef pay in Hoboken, NJ typically ranges from $25,000 per year to $55,000 per year, with average earnings near $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $25,000 per year
  • Average wage: $35,000 per year or $16.83 per hour
  • Highest wage: $55,000 per year

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Why Entry Level Chef Jobs Are Common in Hoboken, NJ

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Hoboken, NJ create steady demand for entry level Chef positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Chef Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Chef roles in Hoboken, NJ include:

    Chef Job Benefits and Perks in Hoboken, NJ

    Many entry level Chef jobs in Hoboken, NJ offer PTO, 401k, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.