Junior Sous Chef / Line Cook

JUNIOR SOUS CHEF / LINE COOK

Massa Pasta – Tenafly, NJ

Full-Time

Massa Pasta is a small, chef-driven Italian restaurant in Tenafly, NJ, specializing in handmade fresh pasta, seasonal dishes, and quality ingredients.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Sous Chef / Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys cooking, wants to continue learning, and takes pride in organization, cleanliness, consistency, and good food.

Responsibilities

⁠ ⁠Assist with daily kitchen preparation and production

⁠ ⁠Work the line during lunch and dinner service

⁠ ⁠Prepare sauces, vegetables, proteins, garnishes, and other mise en place

⁠ ⁠Assist with fresh pasta production and preparation

⁠ ⁠Follow recipes, portioning, plating, and quality standards

⁠ ⁠Maintain consistency and presentation during service

⁠ ⁠Properly label, date, rotate, and store ingredients

⁠ ⁠Monitor prep levels and communicate what needs to be produced

⁠ ⁠Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift

⁠ ⁠Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, prep areas, refrigeration, floors, and work surfaces

⁠ ⁠Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures

⁠ ⁠Help with receiving and organizing deliveries and maintaining proper storage

⁠ ⁠Minimize food waste and handle ingredients responsibly

⁠ ⁠Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties

⁠ ⁠Work closely with the Chef/Owner and the rest of the team

⁠ ⁠Be willing to help wherever needed in a small, team-oriented kitchen

Qualifications

⁠ ⁠Culinary school degree or certificate preferred

⁠ ⁠0–1 year of professional kitchen experience; motivated culinary graduates are encouraged to apply

⁠ ⁠Basic knife skills and understanding of professional kitchen operations

⁠ ⁠Strong interest in Italian cuisine and fresh pasta

⁠ ⁠Willingness to learn and take direction

⁠ ⁠Reliable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented

⁠ ⁠Comfortable working in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment

⁠ ⁠Able to maintain cleanliness while working

⁠ ⁠Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

⁠ ⁠Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift approximately 40–50 lbs

⁠ ⁠Must have reliable transportation or an easy/reliable commute to Tenafly, NJ

⁠ ⁠Availability for lunch, dinner, weekends, and holidays as required

What We’re Looking For

Experience is important, but attitude, reliability, cleanliness, and willingness to learn are even more important to us.

Massa Pasta is a small kitchen where everyone contributes. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the restaurant, develop strong fundamentals, learn fresh pasta production and Italian cooking, and gradually take on more responsibility.

This is a good opportunity for a recent culinary school graduate or an early-career cook who wants hands-on experience working closely with the Chef/Owner in a small, quality-focused restaurant.

Compensation: DOE (Depending on Experience) – Negotiable

Schedule: Full-Time | Six Days a Week Average 10–12 Hour Shifts

Location: Tenafly, New Jersey

To apply: Please send your résumé along with a short introduction about yourself, your culinary background, and why you are interested in joining Massa Pasta.

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 per week

Work Location: In person