C1 Staffing · EWING, NJ · $20.90/hour
Quick Hire: Cook - Grill in Ewing, NJ (08618 area) — C1 Staffing is hiring experienced grill cooks for a short-term contract assignment in a busy production kitchen. Pay is $20.90 per hour with a steady daytime schedule, and we are looking to fill this role quickly.
This is hands-on line work for cooks who can move fast, hold their station, and plate food that looks as good as it tastes. You will cover multiple meal periods in a single shift, so comfort with volume cooking matters more than fancy technique.
What you will do:- Prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot and cold food items to order and for batch service- Cook across multiple meal periods in the same shift, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner service- Support special and catered events as needed, including additional prep and plating for larger headcounts- Work accurately and efficiently so food hits the line on time and at the right temperature- Hold portion standards so plates are consistent from the first guest to the last- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards, including proper handling, labeling, and storage- Keep your grill station, cutting boards, and work areas clean and organized throughout the shift
Schedule and pay:- $20.90 per hour- Overtime paid at $29.26 per hour- Shift is 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid break- Averaging 40 hours per week- Short-term contract assignment- Paid weekly
What you will need:- Must be 18 or older- Prior cooking experience, with grill experience preferred- Ability to stand for the full shift and work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment- Comfort working on your feet while lifting, reaching, and moving between stations- Dependable attendance for the full assignment window, start to finish- Black pants and a chef jacket preferred for uniform- Ability to follow verbal direction from kitchen leadership during service
This is a strong fit if you are between permanent roles, picking up extra work, or want a clean, defined assignment with predictable daytime hours. Cooks who show up on time and keep a tidy station tend to be the first people we call for the next opening.
Why work with C1:C1 Staffing pays weekly, so you are never waiting a month to see your money. C1 is the employer of record for this assignment, which means your pay, paperwork, and point of contact all run through us, and our recruiters are available to answer questions before, during, and after your shifts. Workers who prove reliable on one assignment get first look at additional kitchen and food service work as it comes in.
If you have grill experience and you are ready to work a defined daytime schedule at $20.90 per hour, apply now using the button on this posting. Spots on short-term assignments like this one tend to fill fast, so earlier applications get reviewed first.
C1 Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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