AM Line Cook

Chelsea Hospitality Group • Morristown, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Chelsea Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member for The Morris Proper, a full-service restaurant and bar in Morristown. The restaurant’s menu, crafted by award-winning chefs, features ingredients sourced from New Jersey and surrounding areas. Chelsea Hospitality Group is part of the Dartcor Enterprises family, alongside Dartcor Hospitality and Ōme Caterers.

The posting describes the role as a Prep Cook and says the person helps keep the kitchen organized and ready for service. Duties include preparing produce, meats, and seafood; measuring and mixing sauces, dressings, and marinades; helping chefs with basic cooking tasks during busy service; and storing and labeling ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste. The position also involves monitoring inventory and communicating shortages to the kitchen manager.

The cook is expected to follow health department regulations, ServeSafe guidelines, food safety standards, and safety protocols. The schedule is a five-day workweek with seven-day availability, and morning availability is required. Weekend and holiday work may be needed. Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, working in varying temperatures, lifting up to 50 pounds from ground to overhead for moderate distances, and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and quality.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Morning availability and seven-day availability for a five-day workweek.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to overhead for moderate distances.
• Ability to push and pull forces of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Wash, chop, and prepare fresh produce, meats, and seafood according to recipe specifications.
• Measure and mix ingredients for sauces, dressings, and marinades.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist chefs with basic cooking tasks during peak service hours.
• Store ingredients properly and label items to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to the kitchen manager.
• Follow health department regulations, ServeSafe guidelines, and food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize the workstation and properly clean and store tools and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Follow safety protocols when handling knives, hot surfaces, and equipment.
• Report accidents, injuries, or hazardous conditions to management immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $17–$19 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Supportive team environment with growth and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed