Line Cook - Hot Foods (Catering Kitchen) The Food Architects | Piscataway, NJ | $21-$23/hour | Full-Time We're a ~25 person catering company in Piscataway, cooking corporate and social events across central NJ We're hiring a full-time line cook to run hot foods alongside our Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and hot food team What You'll Do Cook hot food for catering orders — proteins, hot sides, entrées, breakfast. Medium to large batch cooking (10 - 500+ guests typically) Prep ahead for the next day: portioning, marinating, par-cooking, etc. Step in to cover our hot station when other chefs are out — running the hot line and keeping production on schedule Jump onto other stations (cold foods, salads, packing) as needed What You Need 2+ years cooking hot food in a professional kitchen (restaurant, banquet, hotel, institutional, or catering) Valid drivers license. On your feet for a full shift; able to lift 50 lbs Solid knife skills and cooking fundamentals — roasting, sautéing, grilling, proper holding temps Reliable transportation to Piscataway Schedule Full-time Typically 5 days per week. Typical start is 7AM, earlier some days depending on the order book. Typical week is 40-45 hours; overtime during busy seasons Saturdays and occasional event work as business requires. Closed most Sundays and major holidays Pay & Benefits $21-$23/hour depending on experience, eligible for overtime Extra event service hours available if wanted 401(k) with company match Health and dental insurance PTO/Sick Time Apply via Indeed.

Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person