Newport Restaurant Group’s Newest Restaurant – J.T. Commons – will be opening this Fall!
J.T. Commons is looking for a Line/Prep Cook to join the team.
A casual spot anchored by an exciting and extensive pizza program and a menu that celebrates everyday favorites, J.T. Commons will offer year-round dining featuring a large bar and dining room with plenty of space to talk, watch the game, and catch up. Al fresco dining will be offered seasonal on the patio. J.T. Commons is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!
About the Position: In the Cook role, you will be preparing, seasoning, and cooking soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food for customers.
About You: You are positive and energetic with a great attitude. You are looking to be part of a team, while still being able to work independently, in a fast-paced environment. You have prior dishwashing experience or are willing to learn as a new skill!
Essential Duties:
- Provide clean equipment for the kitchen by washing dishes, pots, pans, and trays by hand and by using the dishwashing machine
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors
- Wash work tables and cleans food storage areas
- Assist with trash and garbage
- Help to load or unload supplies and transfer between storage and work areas
- Basic food prep, cutting, washing, and chopping
Qualifications:
- Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
- Prior experience a plus but not required
Skills & Abilities:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
- Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation $17-$21/Hour!
- Ability Assist (EAP)
- Great 401K match
- Employee Ownership Opportunities
- 35% discount when dining in our locations
- Perk Spot options
- Holiday Appreciation Bonus
- RI/MA Sick Leave
- Depending on your hours, you may also be eligible for
- Flex Spending Account
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Vacation paid time off
- HRA
- Wholesale Club Reimbursement Program
ABOUT Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
If this is the position for you – chat with Sam, our AI chat assistant, to apply!
Walk-ins are welcome too! We will have managers on-site conducting interviews.
