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Cook Jobs in Jersey City

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DDoherty Enterprises
Prep Cook NEW
Doherty Enterprises
Cook📍 Jersey City$16/hr

Job Description Job Description Overview Applebee’s is hiring Prep Cooks who enjoy working behind the scenes to keep the kitchen running strong. If you take pride in fresh prep, organization, and being part of a team tha

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Sushi Prep/Line Cook NEW
Kura Sushi Jersey City
Cook📍 Jersey City$13/hr

Job Description Job Description KURA SUSHI – Pioneers of the revolving sushi concept! Interview for our location in Jersey City Come join the Kura Krew, a team that is passionate about food, culture and providing a uniqu

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CCameron Mitchell External
Sushi Cook- Ocean Prime New York
Cameron Mitchell External
Cook📍 Jersey City$18/hr

Upscale seafood restaurant Ocean Prime seeks a skilled Sushi Cook for its New York location. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for Japanese cuisine. Luxury dining experience with rooftop terrace and high-end amenities.

Apply now → 1 day ago
CCEC Entertainment
Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member
CEC Entertainment
Cook📍 Jersey City$16/hr

Family-friendly entertainment venue seeks a skilled cook and pizza maker to join their team. Competitive hourly pay and commission opportunities are offered. Fun and fast-paced environment with potential to earn up to $10.00 in commissions per sale.

Apply now → 1 day ago
DDoherty Enterprises
Line Cook
Doherty Enterprises
Cook📍 Jersey City$14/hr

Applebee's seeks a skilled Line Cook who values teamwork and consistency. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with flexible schedules and advancement opportunities. A fast-paced kitchen environment is expected.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
DDaily Provisions
Line Cook
Daily Provisions
Cook📍 Jersey CityOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Jersey City?
The fastest route in Jersey City is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Jersey City bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Jersey City?
Plenty of Jersey City venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most cook jobs here.
How much do cooks make in Jersey City?
It depends on the room and the night — Jersey City cooks are paid by the venue, and the gigs on Startender show their rate up front before you apply. Open the board above to see what Jersey City venues are paying right now.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Jersey City venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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