Experienced Cooks & Dishwasher/Prep – Italian Restaurant

Lead Cook / Sauté Cook / Dishwasher-Prep

Nonno's Italian Restaurant – Sandyston, NJ

Nonno's Italian Restaurant is looking to add dependable, experienced kitchen staff to our team. We are currently hiring for a Lead/Line Cook, Sauté Cook, and Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep position.

We are a small, established Italian restaurant serving dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Our kitchen operates with a small team and manageable service volume. We're looking for people who work well independently, stay organized, and take pride in putting out consistent food.

Lead / Line Cook

We're looking for an experienced all-around cook who is comfortable taking responsibility for the kitchen during dinner service.

Responsibilities include:

• Running and organizing dinner service
• Preparing pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, steaks and other Italian-American dishes
• Coordinating tickets and maintaining proper timing
• Food preparation and station setup
• Maintaining consistency and presentation
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organized

This is not an Executive Chef position. Menu development, purchasing and overall culinary direction are handled by ownership.

Sauté / Line Cook

We're looking for an experienced line cook with strong sauté skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Working the sauté station during service
• Preparing pasta, chicken, veal and seafood dishes
• Assisting with food preparation
• Supporting other stations as needed
• Maintaining a clean and organized workstation

Italian restaurant experience is preferred but not required for the right experienced candidate.

Dishwasher / Kitchen Prep

We're also looking for a dependable dishwasher who can assist with basic kitchen prep when time allows.

Responsibilities include:

• Dishwashing
• Maintaining a clean dish and kitchen area
• Washing and cutting vegetables
• Portioning ingredients
• Help preparing salads and other basic food-prep items as needed
• Assisting cooks with lite prep
• Kitchen cleanup and closing duties

Previous restaurant experience is helpful but not required. This can be a good opportunity for someone interested in learning additional kitchen skills.

Schedule

Dinner service only.

Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Friday and Saturday availability is required.

Compensation

Cook positions: approximately $900–$1,100 per week, depending on experience, schedule and responsibilities.

Dishwasher/Prep: Competitive pay based on experience and schedule.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual
• Reliable transportation
• Able to work weekends
• Clean and organized
• Comfortable working as part of a small kitchen team
• Restaurant experience required for cook positions
• Italian cooking and sauté experience are strongly preferred
• Willing to help wherever needed

If interested, please apply with your work history and availability. We are looking to hire soon.

Pay: $100.00 - $225.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $225