Campus Town Grill – Ewing, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time Preferred (Part-Time Available)
Schedule
Kitchen opening shift begins at 10:00 AM.
Restaurant hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Must be available for lunch, dinner, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay based on prior experience and culinary skills.
About Us
Campus Town Grill is a growing halal Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant serving authentic shawarma, gyros, falafel, grilled chicken, burgers, wings, fresh salads, homemade sauces, and Mediterranean specialties.
We’re looking for experienced cooks who enjoy working in a high-energy kitchen and want to expand their culinary skills while maintaining high food quality and consistency.
Responsibilities
Daily Kitchen Opening
- Arrive at 10:00 AM
- Prepare kitchen for service
- Set up prep stations
- Verify food temperatures
- Organize ingredients
Food Preparation
- Cut and portion vegetables
- Prepare sauces
- Slice meats
- Prepare marinades
- Portion ingredients
- Follow standardized recipes
Shawarma Production
- Trim raw chicken
- Prepare beef & lamb
- Marinate meats
- Stack shawarma cones
- Prepare daily production
- Prepare future batches
Cooking
- Operate grill and fryers
- Cook proteins to company standards
- Assemble menu items
- Maintain portion consistency
- Ensure ticket accuracy
Food Safety
- Follow ServSafe standards
- Maintain halal food handling procedures
- Label and rotate inventory (FIFO)
- Monitor temperatures
- Maintain sanitation standards
Cleaning & Closing
- Clean kitchen equipment
- Wash dishes
- Clean prep stations
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors
- Organize storage areas
- Clean walk-in cooler
- Restock supplies
- Complete end-of-shift cleaning checklist
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years professional cooking experience
- Strong knife skills
- Experience with food preparation
- Ability to multitask during busy service
- Knowledge of food safety
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation
Preferred
- Mediterranean restaurant experience
- Halal food experience
- Shawarma experience
- Gyro carving experience
- High-volume restaurant experience
- ServSafe Certification
- Bilingual (English, Spanish, or Arabic)
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Works clean and organized
- Takes pride in food quality
- Works well under pressure
- Is dependable and punctual
- Enjoys learning new techniques
- Wants long-term career growth
Training & Onboarding
Every new cook completes a structured onboarding and skills training program before working independently.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Cross-training
- Advancement opportunities
- Employee meal discounts
- Performance-based raises
Location: Ewing, NJ
Apply: Please submit your resume and indicate Cook / Kitchen Prep.
Pay: $15.23 - $20.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
