Catering Prep Cook – Platters, Boards & Sandwiches - Catering Group - New York

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👨‍🍳 ¡ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO COCINERO! 📍 District Saigon – Astoria, Queens Buscamos un cocinero con experiencia, responsable y comprometido. Requisitos: • Experiencia en cocinas de alto volumen, • Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión, • Rapidez, organización y atención al detalle, • Conocimiento de preparación y seguridad alimentaria, • Capacidad para seguir recetas y trabajar en equipo, • Disponibilidad para trabajar noches y fines de semana La experiencia en cocina asiática es una ventaja, pero no es indispensable. 💰 Pago competitivo según experiencia. 👨‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING A COOK! 📍 District Saigon – Astoria, Queens We’re looking for an experienced, reliable, and committed cook. Requirements: • Experience working in a high-volume kitchen, • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Organized, quick, and attentive to detail, • Knowledge of food preparation and safety procedures, • Able to follow recipes and work well as part of a team, • Available to work nights and weekends Experience with Asian cuisine is a plus, but not required. 💰 Competitive pay based on experience.

The Line Cook is a self-starter & team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. Excellent organizational skills • Desire to learn about flavors from various ethnic cuisines, such as Asian, Latin, Hawaiian, and Italian, that inspire our contemporary dishes, • Set up stations with all necessary supplies, • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly, • Prepare menu items in cooperation with the greater kitchen., • Flexibility to work within all stations, • Experience in fry, plancha, poke, garde manger, or expeditor, • Self-starter with the capacity to follow through on tasks, • The ability to multitask at all points during your workday, • An eagerness to grow as part of a close-knit team, • Reports all operational needs and equipment or aspects of the, • kitchen in need of repair or improvement to management, • Additional Pay is bilingual in Spanish & English! Shifts Needed PM • Sun-Wednesday 6p - 2:30a, • Thursday- Saturday 6p-4:30a AM • Mon- Sunday 9/10 am to 6/7 pm Orbital Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

We're a busy fast-casual Korean Gastropub looking for reliable kitchen staff for our night shift (4:00PM–2:30AM). We are looking for a line cook who can follow the guidance of senior staff and who has the potential to eventually become a senior line cook capable of leading the line. What You'll Do • Cook fresh ingredients, • Prep, stock, and keep the line ready, • Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitized, • Follow food safety and portioning standards What You Bring • Availability for night shifts(closing 2:30AM), weekends included, • Reliable and on time, • 18 or older, • Kitchen experience a plus, but we'll train you, • Spanish a plus, not required

Position Summary Orbital Kitchens is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Pasta Cook to prepare made-to-order pasta dishes and support menu items across our restaurant brands. This role requires strong station organization, consistent recipe execution, and the ability to manage multiple orders in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining food quality, accuracy, and speed. Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, sauce, finish, and package pasta dishes and other assigned menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, ticket modifiers, and brand standards., • Cook pasta to the required doneness and maintain consistent sauce texture, seasoning, temperature, and presentation., • Manage multiple orders through the Kitchen Display System (KDS), coordinating timing with other stations to meet ticket-time expectations., • Check each order for accuracy, modifications, portion size, and packaging before handoff., • Set up and maintain station mise en place, including pasta, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and garnishes., • Follow prep lists, par levels, and opening and closing checklists to keep the station stocked and service-ready., • Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures, including proper temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination., • Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients using first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards., • Keep the station, equipment, utensils, and surrounding work areas clean and organized throughout the shift., • Communicate shortages, prep needs, quality concerns, ticket delays, and equipment issues promptly to kitchen leadership., • Minimize waste through accurate portioning, proper storage, and careful product handling., • Support other stations and restaurant brands as directed during high-volume periods. Qualifications • Previous experience as a pasta cook, line cook, prep cook, or high-volume hot-station cook is preferred., • Familiarity with pasta preparation, sauce finishing, and sauté techniques is preferred., • Ability to work quickly and accurately while managing multiple orders., • Working knowledge of recipe execution, portion control, food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness., • Ability to read and follow KDS tickets, recipes, and build charts, prep lists, and leadership direction., • Reliable, punctual, organized, receptive to feedback, and committed to teamwork., • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely work around hot equipment, steam, and sharp tools.

Who You Are Our Line Cooks play an essential role in bringing Frø’s traditional Danish holiday offerings to life at the Union Square Holiday Market. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking traditional Danish foods while also supporting front-of-house service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We’re looking for individuals who take pride in preparing great food, are excited to represent the Frø brand, and thrive in a lively market setting. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to jump between kitchen responsibilities and guest-facing service to keep things running smoothly. Roles & Responsibilities • Prepare and cook traditional Danish foods efficiently and consistently throughout service., • Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency while keeping up with a steady flow of orders., • Support front-of-house service by greeting guests, answering questions, taking orders, and operating our POS system as needed., • Move between food preparation, cooking, and guest-facing responsibilities based on service needs., • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workstation and service area, following all food safety and operational standards., • Monitor ingredient levels, restock supplies, and communicate preparation needs to the team., • Help with opening and closing procedures, including station setup, preparation, cleaning and organizing throughout the shift, and breaking down the space at the end of the day., • Work collaboratively with the team to keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods., • Help create a fun, festive, and memorable experience for our guests and our team. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for individuals who are: • Passionate about food, hospitality, and creating great guest experiences., • Motivated, energetic, and excited to be part of a growing brand., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Able to multitask, stay organized, and maintain food quality and consistency during busy shifts., • Team players who communicate well and are willing to jump in wherever needed., • Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about traditional Danish food and Frø’s offerings., • Reliable, responsible, and attentive to cleanliness and food safety., • Comfortable interacting with guests and supporting front-of-house service when needed., • Available to work throughout the full holiday market season (weekends included), with flexibility to work a variable weekly schedule based on business needs., • Prior experience in a kitchen, food preparation, or food service role is preferred, especially in a fast-paced environment. We’re excited to meet people who bring great energy, a strong work ethic, and a passion for preparing quality food. The Opportunity This role is an opportunity to join Frø for the Union Square Holiday Market season and be part of an exciting period of growth for the brand. You’ll play an important role in bringing traditional Danish holiday food to New York City while working alongside a close-knit team in a lively market setting. While this position begins as a seasonal role, there may be opportunities to continue working with Frø beyond the holiday market season based on business needs, performance, and ongoing availability. If you love food, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to help bring some extra holiday cheer to New York City, we’d love to meet you. Compensation • $19/hour base wage, plus tips for shifts worked at the Union Square Holiday Market., • Pay is issued weekly. About Frø Frø is a family-owned, Brooklyn-based Danish rye bread company. Our flagship product is a dense, seeded sourdough rye bread made the traditional Danish way: slowly, simply, and with really good ingredients. We also make other Danish-inspired baked goods, prepared foods, and more. We’re a small, growing company, which means everyone on the team plays a meaningful role. We care deeply about the quality of what we make, but we also value people who are practical, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves when there’s work to be done.

We're a busy fast-casual Mexican restaurant looking for reliable kitchen staff for our overnight shift (10PM–5AM). What You'll Do • Grill meats and cook fresh ingredients, • Prep, stock, and keep the line ready, • Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitized, • Follow food safety and portioning standards What You Bring • Availability for overnight shifts, weekends included, • Reliable and on time, • 18 or older, • Kitchen experience a plus, but we'll train you, • Spanish a plus, not required What You Get • Competitive pay, • Free meals every shift, • Paid training, • A real path to leadership

The Sushi Chef is a self-starter and team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and can handle a high volume of orders. Requirements: • Ability to follow exact recipe ingredients and procedures for all items from Sushi production, including but not limited to Maki, Temaki, Nigiri, Sashimi, Poke, and Crudo., • Ability to perform a variety of fish fabrication techniques, • Ability to maintain the highest standards of Food Safety and Sanitation practices with attention to detail, • Cutting, chopping, slicing, and fileting different types of produce/proteins (especially different types of fish), • Skills, Abilities, and Experience:, • 3+ years of work in a Sushi restaurant, • Ability to prepare fish (fishmonger, fish butchery)., • Previous New York restaurant experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Education/Credentials: • NYC Food Protection Course Certification (preferred) Hours Needed: • We are looking for AM shifts: 9/10 am -6 pm, • We are looking for PM shifts: 6 pm -2 am/3 am Orbital Kitchens is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.