Cook

Habit Burger & Grill • Avenel, NJ

5h • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring Cooks for our newest Habit Burger & Grill coming to Woodbridge, NJ!
Are you friendly, energetic, and ready to fire-up your career? We're hiring Cooks for immediate part-time positions!
At Habit Burger & Grill, our people make the difference. From our made-to-order menu selections, to our hands-on learning and genuine customer service, there’s no substitute for quality. For over 50 years, through hard work and dedication, Habit Burger & Grill has grown and still remains focused on one simple philosophy—always deliver high quality food and great service at a remarkable value. After all, there’s a reason why we were voted: "Best Tasting Burger in America".
The "Habit Difference" is our people. Great customer service is a result of a well-trained team, taught to respect their job, the guests, and each other. We will show your career development the same respect we show all aspects of the “Habit Difference”. Our training stresses the “why” behind everything you learn, creating leaders within our organization. Our career path sets the industry standard in providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our culture of training and support, we reward outstanding work, promoting from within, and building long-term relationships with our Team Members.
As a Cook, you are responsible for providing the "Habit Difference" through food. From our award-winning Charburgers to our fresh salads, our Cooks ensure that our guests enjoy fresh, quality, cooked to order, and custom-built items from our kitchen. Cooks work together in a variety of stations to accurately and efficiently prepare and cook food items. The stations include Fryer, Broiler, Make-Up and Quarterback. Each station is responsible for a different part of the cooking process to produce quality food items. You are also responsible for adhering to all sanitation, health, personal hygiene, and safety standards as well as maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization. As a Cook, you will be cross-trained in the different stations in the kitchen, which will increase your value to our company and may allow you to work more shifts.

Requirements

• Basic math, reading, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent teamwork attitude.
• 1 year of experience in related food service position preferred.
• Food Handler’s Card/Certification may be required according to local and/or state regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs.

Responsibilities

• Correctly prepare all foods served following standard recipes, working on several different orders simultaneously.
• Restocks food items and kitchen supplies; stores and rotates food properly and safely.
• Operate cooking equipment such as flat grills, char broiler, fryer, slicer, etc.
• Comply with all established standards, including personal safety, food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform.
• Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment, cooking surfaces and utensils used in food preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $15.92 - $17.42 per hour + Tips!
• Fantastic Benefits: Enjoy free food, Career advancement opportunities, Paid time off, 401k w/100% match and other cool perks!
• career advancement opportunities
• referral bonus program
• Team Member Meal Discounts Program to provide free or discounted meals from a limited menu during your shift.
• health insurance
• life insurance
• disability and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed