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Line Cook

Mercado Montclair
Montclair, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

Line Cook – Mercado (Elevated Fast Casual)

Mercado is hiring an experienced Line Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring fresh salads, wraps, grain bowls, sandwiches, and grilled items in a counter-service environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Cook and prepare menu items (grill, sauté, breakfast, salads, sandwiches)
  • Accurately cook proteins to proper temperatures is required
  • Follow strict food safety and temperature control standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized station
  • Assist with prep, stocking, and closing duties


Competitive pay based on experience.


SPANISH TRANSLATION:

Cocinero de Línea – Mercado (Fast Casual Elevado)

Mercado está contratando un Cocinero de Línea con experiencia para unirse a nuestro equipo de cocina de ritmo rápido. Servimos desayuno, almuerzo y brunch con ensaladas frescas, wraps, bowls de granos, sándwiches y opciones a la parrilla en un ambiente de servicio en mostrador.

Responsabilidades:

·       Preparar y cocinar alimentos (parrilla, salteados, desayuno, ensaladas y sándwiches)

·       Cocinar proteínas a temperaturas correctas es obligatorio

·       Cumplir con normas estrictas de seguridad alimentaria y control de temperatura

·       Mantener la estación limpia y organizada

·       Apoyar con preparación y abastecimiento durante el servicio

Requisitos:

·       Experiencia como cocinero de línea requerida

·       Conocimiento sólido de temperaturas de cocción y términos de cocción es esencial

·       Experiencia en parrilla y salteados; desayuno es un plus

·       Disponibilidad para mañanas, fines de semana y días festivos

·       Buena actitud y trabajo en equipo


Salario competitivo según experiencia.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Line cook experience required (fast casual/high volume preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of cooking temperatures and doneness levels is a must
  • Grill and sauté skills; breakfast experience a plus
  • Ability to work mornings, weekends, and evenings (dinner service ends at 8:00 PM)
  • Team player with strong work ethic

Mercado is a contemporary, fast casual restaurant & coffee/Juice bar concept located in the heart of historic Upper Montclair, NJ. Using the most simple and honest ingredients, we create a fast - casual food and coffee experience in a beautifully designed contemporary marketplace.

Salary : $18 - $25

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