Top 287 Prep cook Jobs in Bridgewater, Nj

New Store - Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time - Montgomery Township, New Jersey - Opening Late Summer 2026
Whole Foods Market —Skillman, NJ
- $17.00 - $25.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Greek on main —Metuchen, NJ
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Entry level
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Line Cook
Basking Ridge Country Club —Basking Ridge, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Part Time Kitchen Prep
Millburn Deli —Bridgewater, NJ
- From $16 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Sanitation
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- US work authorization
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Staff
Mount Bethel Village —Warren, NJ
- $18.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook
Seasons 52 —Bridgewater, NJ
- $15.92 - $28.25 an hour
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Prep Cook
Applebee's —Bridgewater, NJ
- $15.92 - $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Prep Cook
Olive Garden —Bridgewater, NJ
- $15.92 - $26.75 an hour
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Prep Cook
Miller's Ale House —Watchung, NJ
- $17 - $23 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
Prep Cook
The Original House of Waffles —New Brunswick, NJ
- $18.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Prep Cook
Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center at Hillsborough —Hillsborough, NJ
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- ServSafe
- Food service
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook
Wonderworld Playzone —Somerset, NJ
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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9d
PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
Eurest —Basking Ridge, NJ
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Mr. Subs —South Plainfield, NJ
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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14d
Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill —Green Brook Township, NJ
- $15.92 - $19.00 an hour
- Casual dining restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Tournant / Prep Cook
The Palace at Somerset Park —Somerset, NJ
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for advancement
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Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Babas bagel —Somerset, NJ
- $20.00 - $27.52 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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8d
Prep Cook
Ruth's Chris —Princeton, NJ
- $15.92 - $28.25 an hour
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Prep Cook
Old bridge KYURAMEN —Old Bridge, NJ
- From $4,000 a month
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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2d
Part-Time Prep Cook / Driver
Dartcor —Whippany, NJ
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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New Store - Prepared Foods Production Team Member (Deli / Culinary Prep) - Full Time - Montgomery Township, New Jersey - Opening Late Summer 2026

Whole Foods Market -
Skillman, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.00 - $25.40 an hour

Benefits

Store discount
Paid time off

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Performs all functions related to preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Assists with production for all Prepared Foods venues.
Ensures all prepared foods are properly labeled, dates, initialed, covered, and rotated.
Ensures product meets WFM guidelines for quality and preparation.
Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.
Ensures product production is performed using correct measuring devices and all recipes are followed.
Helps customers understand the difference between WFM products and products at conventional stores.
Ensures that walk-ins and freezers are kept clean and well-organized.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough product knowledge.
Ability to make an adequate number of recipes per shift based on batch size.
Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating it to customers.
Understands spoilage and supply waste and how it affects department profits.
Working knowledge and application of all merchandising expectations within the department.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Desired Work Experiences

No prior retail experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is $17.00-$25.40 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.

New entry level Team Members who successfully complete their first 90-days of employment and who remain actively employed in an eligible role, may be eligible for a base rate increase after their 90-day anniversary.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

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