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Prep Cook - Jinya Ramen Bar

JINYA Ramen Bar 📍 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 $15.92–$20.00/hr
Prep Cook Part Time Posted Sep 29, 2026
BenefitsFlexible schedule

Position & Perks

 

Join the dynamic team at JINYA Ramen Bar, where passion for ramen is matched only by our commitment to excellence.

 

At our company, the health and well-being of our associates is of utmost importance.

You can look forward to competitive pay, flexible hours, extensive training, meal and discount perks, WOW a Friend Employee Assistance Fund, plus real advancement opportunities!

Responsibilities

The position entails a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation, safety protocols, and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities include preparing menu items as per the given recipes, plate presentations, and specifications, ensuring each dish meets quality standards.

The role also involves completing all assigned prep work efficiently and setting up the workstation.

Sanitary and safe food handling practices must always be followed.

Clean and sanitize work area before, during, and after each shift. Additionally, completing daily and weekly cleaning projects to maintain a hygienic and organized kitchen environment.

Verification of stock and setup of equipment are also critical tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

 

Qualifications

Qualified prep cooks are essential team members in any kitchen, and they must possess a diverse set of skills to excel in their roles.

Great communication skills are crucial, as they need to effectively coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of dishes. Additionally, prep cooks must be highly mobile and able to move quickly and efficiently throughout their entire shift.

Physical stamina is also important, as the job often requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift between 25-50 pounds. These physical and interpersonal capabilities are key to maintaining the fast-paced environment of a busy kitchen and contributing to a seamless dining experience for guests.

Minimum age requirement of 18 years.

About Doherty Enterprises

Doherty Enterprises is one of the largest franchise restaurant groups in the United States, operating hundreds of restaurants across New Jersey and New York under eight brands — Applebee's Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy's, JINYA Ramen Bar, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, Chevys Fresh Mex, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, and their own corporate support office. This JINYA Ramen Bar location is one of them.

What started decades ago as a single restaurant has grown into a multi-brand company built on the same idea from day one: treat your people well, and they'll treat your guests well. The vast majority of their managers started as hourly team members and grew with the company — they promote from within, across brands, not just within one.