Line Cook - Commissary Kitchen in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey at Commissary Kitchen

At Table & Banter Hospitality, our culinary experience is built on fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. As our hospitality concepts continue to grow throughout The District at The Park, so does the team behind the food that brings them to life.

We are looking for a Commissary Line Cook to join our culinary operations. Working within our central production kitchen, you'll play an important role in preparing ingredients and menu components that support our restaurants and dining concepts. From scratch preparation to consistent execution, your work will help ensure that every kitchen has what it needs to deliver an exceptional guest experience. This opportunity is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys the rhythm of a well-organized kitchen, and understands that consistency, teamwork, and attention to detail are just as important as creativity.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, cook, and portion a variety of ingredients, sauces, proteins, and menu components according to established recipes and production standards.
• Support daily commissary operations by completing assigned prep lists and production schedules accurately and efficiently.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation techniques to ensure consistent quality across our hospitality concepts.
• Assist with batch cooking and larger-volume food production while maintaining standards for flavor, freshness, and presentation.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and prepared foods properly, following food safety guidelines and FIFO procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, checking product quality, and organizing inventory as needed.
• Monitor ingredient usage and communicate production needs, shortages, and quality concerns to culinary leadership.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
• Work collaboratively with fellow culinary team members to meet daily production needs and support efficient kitchen operations.
• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a professional kitchen, restaurant, catering operation, or food production environment, with exposure to high-volume or commissary-style operations preferred.
• A solid foundation in culinary techniques, scratch cooking, batch preparation, and safe food handling practices, with the ability to consistently execute standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain quality, accuracy, and efficiency when preparing food in larger quantities.
• Knowledge of proper food storage, inventory rotation, portion control, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• A dependable, hands-on approach to your work, with the ability to stay organized, manage changing priorities, and contribute to a productive kitchen environment.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a willingness to support your teammates while taking ownership of your individual responsibilities.
• An eagerness to learn, sharpen your culinary skills, and adapt to new recipes, preparation techniques, and evolving kitchen operations.
• Food safety training or certification, such as ServSafe Food Handler, preferred.
• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment, including standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, performing repetitive preparation tasks, and working around cooking equipment and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move ingredients, supplies, and kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

Benefits

• Choice of Company-subsidized medical plan options
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Robust paid time off program and paid holidays
• Employee dining and hospitality perks across The Park
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization

We're building a team of culinary professional who take pride in their craft, value collaboration, and share our commitment to creating something exceptional. This is your opportunity to join a growing hospitality collection where your skills, dedication, and contributions make a difference every day. Whether you're perfecting a recipe, preparing for the next service, or supporting the kitchens that bring our concepts to life, your work plays an important role in the experiences we create for our guests.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every resume is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.