Area Cook

About the role

Dartcor is seeking an Hourly Area Cook to travel to our Morris County, NJ workplace dining locations. The Hourly Traveling Cook supports multiple corporate dining accounts by preparing and serving high-quality meals in accordance with company recipes, standards, and safety guidelines. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong culinary skills to ensure seamless food service operations across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned workplace dining locations as scheduled to provide culinary support.
• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and catered meals according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Set up and break down food stations, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and rotating products following FIFO and food safety guidelines.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and portion control.
• Support catering and special events as needed.
• Communicate effectively with on-site chefs, managers, and team members to ensure smooth service.
• Provide feedback on menu items and suggest improvements when appropriate.

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary experience in workplace dining, restaurants, or catering preferred.
• Ability to travel daily between multiple workplace dining locations — valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Paid time off to help support your life outside of work
• Work alongside collaborative team members who support Dartcor’s core values

Pay

$27.00 per hour. Travel allowance may be provided.

Schedule

Hourly position; schedule varies by assignment; Monday–Friday.