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Located in Millburn, NJ

Salary: $22 - $25 per hour

Lead Cook or Line Cook – Mediterranean Kitchen

Location: Millburn, NJ
Pay: $22.00–$25.00/hour based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Day & Evening Shifts Available

We are seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook – Mediterranean Kitchen to join a brand-new takeout-focused restaurant opening in Millburn, NJ. This Lead Line Cook – Mediterranean Kitchen will take ownership of day-to-day food preparation and cooking while helping keep a small, efficient kitchen running smoothly. If you are a dependable Lead Line Cook – Mediterranean Kitchen with 2–3+ years of cooking experience who can work independently, maintain quality, and provide direction to a prep helper, we want to meet you.

Perks & Benefits

• $22.00–$25.00/hour based on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Day and evening opportunities available
• Join a brand-new restaurant from the beginning
• Small kitchen environment with the opportunity to take ownership of your shift

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and cook fresh Mediterranean dishes consistently according to recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Lead the kitchen during your shift while working alongside and providing direction to one prep helper.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, timing, and order flow in a fast-paced takeout environment.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, temperature, storage, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Help organize ingredients, prep levels, and kitchen workflow to ensure the team is ready for daily service.

Must Haves

• 2–3+ years of experience as a Cook, Line Cook, Lead Cook, Sous Chef, or similar kitchen position.
• Ability to independently manage a small kitchen and keep orders moving accurately during busy periods.
• Strong cooking, knife, food preparation, organization, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and kitchen cleanliness practices.
• Dependable, hands-on work style with the ability to lead and provide direction to a prep helper.

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience preparing Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, or similar cuisine.
• Lead Cook or Sous Chef experience.
• Experience helping open a new restaurant or kitchen.
• Experience working in a takeout, fast-casual, or high-volume kitchen.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification.

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