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Chef / Sous
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What they do
A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
$61,302 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Now hiring a chef who also works the line. This is not a "create recipes and leave the cooking to others" position. You will run the kitchen and cook on the line during service. Call or text 201-954-1395 for quicker response time. What you'll do Cook on the line during lunch and/or dinner service Prep, plate, and keep tickets moving at a busy trattoria pace Lead the kitchen: quality, consistency, food cost, and cleanliness Help with specials and menu updates while keeping the existing Italian menu strong Train and work alongside cooks; jump in wherever the station needs you Follow health-code, food-safety, and opening/closing procedures What we're looking for Proven experience as a cook and as a chef or kitchen lead (not kitchen-management only) Comfort on sauté, grill, pasta, and expo when needed Ability to work nights, weekends, and busy service Strong Italian or similar from-scratch cooking preferred Clean, organized, calm under pressure Valid food handler / ServSafe (or willing to get it right away)