Now Hiring: Tournant / Prep Cook
At the Palace at Somerset Park, excellence in cuisine is just as important as elegance in ambiance. As one of New Jersey's most luxurious and award-winning wedding and event venues, we pride ourselves on a culinary team that delivers exceptional dining experiences. We are currently seeking a versatile Tournant / Prep Cook to join our culinary team - an adaptable team player ready to work various stations and contribute wherever needed to ensure consistency, precision, and quality. Why Work With Us? - Work in a high-end, fast-paced professional kitchen environment
- Gain experience across multiple culinary stations
- Be part of an award-winning culinary team led by expert chefs
- Opportunity for advancement in a growing culinary operation
Benefits Include: Part-Time: - Complimentary meals during shifts
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) plan
Who Should Apply: - Cooks with a strong foundation looking to gain more versatile kitchen experience
- Culinary professionals who enjoy dynamic environments and team collaboration
- Individuals passionate about food quality, technique, and presentation
Become an integral part of the kitchen that fuels unforgettable events. Apply now and cook with passion at The Palace at Somerset Park - where excellence is always on the menu. Job Title: Tournant / Prep Cook
Company: The Palace at Somerset Park
Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef
Department: Kitchen / Back of House
Pay Range: $18 - $20 an hour based on experience Job Description: The Tournant / Prep Cook is a flexible and skilled culinary professional who can rotate across all kitchen stations as needed - grill, sauté, prep, garde manger, and pastries. This position ensures continuity and quality in food preparation and presentation. This role demands technical knowledge, adaptability, and a commitment to culinary excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Work across various stations as assigned (e.g., grill, sauté, garde manger and pastry)
- Execute menu items with precision, speed, and consistency
- Assist in the setup, stocking, and breakdown of stations
- Follow standardized recipes and portioning for all dishes
- Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety
- Collaborate with chefs to ensure timely service during events
- Communicate needs, shortages, or concerns to sous chefs
- Monitor quality and freshness of all prepared items
- Uphold presentation standards during both prep and service
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen work areas
Skills: - Strong culinary technique across various cooking methods
- Time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to take initiative and jump into any kitchen role as needed
- Understanding of kitchen workflow, order of operations, and timing
- Attention to detail in both flavor and presentation
- Excellent knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
Keys to Success: - Adapt and Excel - Be ready to step in anywhere and thrive under pressure
- Deliver Quality - Consistently execute dishes to the highest standards
- Support the Team - Be a collaborative partner in the kitchen
- Stay Organized - Maintain cleanliness and preparedness at all times
- Take Pride - Treat each plate as a reflection of The Palace’s reputation
- Grow Continuously - Stay curious, coachable, and committed to excellence
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: - Stand and walk for extended shifts (up to 10 hours)
- Use hands to handle knives, cooking tools, and hot items
- Lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds
- Work in high-heat environments near ovens, grills, and stovetops
- Occasionally kneel, stoop, bend, or reach for items in low or high storage
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