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Café Vincotto
Garde Manger / Salad / Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$37,488 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Café Vincotto - Berkeley Heights, NJ Full-Time | Tuesday-Sunday | $800-$1,000 per week Café Vincotto is looking for an experienced Garde Manger / Salad Station Cook to join our kitchen team. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of professional kitchen experience who is comfortable stepping into a busy restaurant kitchen and running their station independently with minimal training. Responsibilities Run and maintain the garde manger / cold station Prepare and plate salads, appetizers, and other cold dishes Operate and maintain the fryer station Complete daily prep for your station Follow recipes, portioning, and plating standards consistently Read and execute tickets accurately and efficiently Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and storage standards Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen responsibilities as needed Work closely with the chef and rest of the kitchen during service What We're Looking For 2+ years of professional restaurant kitchen experience required Previous garde manger, salad, pantry, or similar station experience strongly preferred Able to run a station independently with minimal training Fast, organized, clean, and consistent Comfortable working under pressure during busy dinner service Dependable and punctual Strong attention to plating and presentation Team-oriented attitude Basic English sufficient to read and understand kitchen tickets and communicate during service Schedule Full-time, Tuesday through SundayApproximately 1:00 PM until close (around 9:30-10:30 PM) Weekend availability is required. Compensation $800-$1,000 per week, depending on experience and ability. Benefits Family meal Employee dining discount Paid training Paid vacation Consistent full-time schedule Professional, team-oriented kitchen environment We're looking for someone who takes pride in their station and can become a dependable part of our kitchen—not someone looking for a temporary position. Please apply with your restaurant experience and availability.