Sunny Rooster
Line Cook
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$83,200,000 – $124,800,000 / year
Location:
Woodbury, NJ, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
28 August 2026
What they need
Line Cook
We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and dependable Line Cook to join our culinary team at a brand-new 200-seat gastropub. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new concept from the ground up and play an important role in creating high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences for our guests.
The ideal candidate is energetic, hardworking, and takes pride in their craft. You should have experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and be comfortable preparing food across multiple stations while maintaining consistency, quality, and proper presentation. You will work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth service and that every dish meets our standards.
Duties
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and quality standards
- Work efficiently on assigned kitchen stations, including grill, sauté, fry, pantry, or other stations as needed
- Complete daily food preparation, including cutting, chopping, portioning, marinating, and prepping ingredients
- Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistency in flavor, quality, and presentation
- Properly cook meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and other menu items to established standards
- Maintain proper portion sizes and plating standards
- Set up and stock assigned station before service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout each shift
- Monitor food levels and communicate with management when ingredients or supplies need to be replenished
- Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food products as needed
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all times
- Maintain proper temperatures and ensure food is stored safely
- Communicate effectively with the Chef, cooks, servers, bartenders, and management during service
- Work efficiently and accurately during busy, high-volume periods
- Maintain composure and organization during fast-paced service
- Assist other kitchen stations and team members when needed
- Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and kitchen maintenance duties as assigned
- Help maintain a positive, professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment
- Follow all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards established by management
Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, Grill Cook, Sauté Cook, or similar kitchen position preferred
- Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment preferred
- Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques and food preparation
- Ability to work multiple kitchen stations efficiently
- Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow recipes, portion guides, and established procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining food quality and presentation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house team members
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and productive during busy service periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow with a brand-new restaurant concept
Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to become part of something special from the beginning. We are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their work and want to help build an exciting new gastropub from the ground up.
If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a high-energy kitchen, and take pride in serving guests exceptional food, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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