LINE COOK - ROOTS OCEAN PRIME IN PRINCETON ($18-$21+/Hour)
Harvest Restaurant Group
·Jun 16, 2026
- Salary
- $18 – $21
- Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- full-time
- Department
- Kitchen
- Seniority
- Entry
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Category
- Operations
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Industrial
- Source
- Paylocity
Overview
As a Line Cook at Roots Ocean Prime in Princeton, you'll be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items in a professional kitchen setting. The role involves following standard recipes and customized orders, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and working collaboratively with culinary team members. The position offers competitive hourly wages between $18-$21+ per hour and opportunities for growth within the Harvest Restaurant Group. This is a full-time position in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment that requires reliability, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills.
Description
Description
Compensation: $18 -$21+ to start, commensurate with experience. Increases and position changes are reviewed on 30 day, 90 day, and annual increments.
Roots Ocean Prime in Princeton, New Jersey, is part of Harvest Restaurant Group. We are seeking an experienced Line or Pantry Cook. The person for this role is detail-oriented, proactive, plays well with others, and is passionate about cooking, cleaning and hospitality. These team members report to our Chefs de Cuisine and play a vital role in create memorable experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
Medical / dental / vision coverage available to purchase after 90 days (full time),
Competitive pay
Daily family meal
Dining discounts
Flexible Scheduling
Many Holidays off - Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Fourth of July.
Junior Sous Program- Career growth!
NJ paid Sick Hours
Referral Program
https://rootssteakhouse.com/locations-hours/princeton/
Requirements
Passion for food and hospitality; culinary degree or certificate preferred but not required
ServSafe Certification preferred.
Professionalism
Self-starter; driven
Ability to learn quickly and on-the-fly
Organizational wunderkind
Dependable and on-time
Team player
Ability to carry up to 40 lbs
Stand/Move for 6-8 hours per shift
Languages
About Harvest Restaurant Group
Harvest Restaurant Group operates upscale dining establishments including Roots Ocean Prime in Princeton.