Top 696 Prep cooks Jobs in Plainfield, Nj

Prep Cook
The Cheesecake Factory —Bridgewater, NJ
- $15.92 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook/Prep
Barn Bird Kitchen —Maplewood, NJ
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Serving
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Cook
NEXDINE, LLC —Bridgewater, NJ
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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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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Sous Chef/Line Cook
Stelton Pizza —Piscataway, NJ
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Entry level
- Food provided
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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
Ruth's Chris —Short Hills, NJ
- $15.92 - $28.75 an hour
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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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Prep Cook
Applebee's —Piscataway, 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 - Clark Chili's
Chili's —Clark, NJ
- $15.92 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dishwasher
Red Lobster —South Plainfield, NJ
- $15.92 - $25.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Prep Cook
Olive Garden —Piscataway, NJ
- $15.92 - $27.00 an hour
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook
Birdies & Lattes —Edison, NJ
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
Prep Cook
Chevys Fresh Mex —Linden, NJ
- $15.92 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Line Cook
Applebee's —Piscataway, NJ
- $15.92 - $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Dishwasher
TGI Fridays - 64213 —Linden, NJ
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Communication skills
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Cook
40 Dreams Catering LLC —Westfield, NJ
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Heavy lifting
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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PREP COOK (FULL TIME)
Flik Hospitality Group —Florham Park, NJ
- $18.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cook Assistant - Plainfield, NJ
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated —Plainfield, NJ
- $15.92 - $16.28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
Kitchen Cook Weekdays Springfield NJ
Social Clubhouse —Springfield, NJ
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- ServSafe
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Prep Cook

The Cheesecake Factory -
Bridgewater, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$15.92 - $22.00 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Opportunities for advancement
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Hospitality
Grilling
Recipe adherence
Industrial fryers
Food mixers
Sautéing
Food service health code compliance
Meat slicers
Stock rotation management
Food heating
Labeling
Food portioning
Contamination control
FIFO
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Food preparation
Oven and range use
Clean workspace maintenance
Measuring ingredients
Chopping vegetables
Entry level
Sauce preparation

Full Job Description

Compensation Range

$15.92 - $22.00 / Hour

Overview:

With a commitment to scratch cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients, our Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes for our delicious dishes. You’ll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are passionate team players who support back-of-house operations and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Why Join our Team

Steady Hours, Flexible Life

High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family

Benefits That Have Your Back

Paid vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services

Grow With Us

World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within
No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Perks, Recognition & Community

Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
Employee recognition and appreciation awards
HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
Join an award-winning company, including:
– Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)
– PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)
– Great Place to Work® Certified

What You'll Do

Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency
Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution
Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing
Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling
Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicers
Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation
Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures
Support teamwork through clear, effective communication
Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards

Your Background

Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred
Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus
Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards
Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail
Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude
Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic
Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
Must be at least 18 years old

Who we are:

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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