Behind the scenes of every Island restaurant, young residents of the region keep the establishments running, often working through high school and college as servers, food runners, busers and line cooks. While some have temporary stints in the food industry, many discover their passions through this line of work, and often rejuvenate the Island’s food scene with new ideas and big aspirations.

Scojo’s Eatery, a longtime staple breakfast and lunch restaurant in Surf City, has undergone several changes in the…