Chef - Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too - New York

Who We Are: At Orbital Kitchens, we take pride in delivering exceptional food experiences to our customers. We seek a dedicated High-Volume Wok Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for Asian cuisine and a knack for handling high-volume operations, we want to hear from you. Position Overview: As a High-Volume Wok Chef, your role is pivotal in ensuring our kitchen operates seamlessly during peak hours. You will be responsible for efficiently preparing and cooking a diverse range of Asian-inspired dishes using the art of wok cooking. Your dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency, even under the pressure of high customer demand, is crucial to our success. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Wok Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and can maintain exceptional food quality under high volume. Join our team and help create experiences for our customers. Key Responsibilities: Proven Experience: Demonstrate your expertise with 2-5 years of Professional Work Experience, High-Volume Cooking Experience, and experience in Asian Cuisine. Culinary Mastery: Showcase your in-depth knowledge of Wok cooking through stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, and Asian flavor profiles. Diverse Menu Preparation: Prepare a variety of dishes, including stir-fried noodles, rice, vegetables, meats, seafood, and curries, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Speed and Efficiency: Work quickly and efficiently under high-volume demands, maintaining high productivity without compromising food quality or safety. Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized work area by properly storing ingredients, utensils, and equipment. Pressure Handling: Multitask and work efficiently under pressure to ensure timely meal preparation. Quality Control: Consistently produce dishes that meet our quality standards and presentation guidelines, adjusting seasoning, temperature, and cooking times as needed. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely food service. Communicate ingredient shortages or equipment issues to the shift lead or head chef. Reporting and Growth: Report all operational needs and equipment or kitchen aspects needing repair or improvement to management. Shift Availability: AM Shift: 9 am/10 am - 6 pm PM Shift: 6 pm - 3 am Orbital Kitchens is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Our dedication to evolving business practices makes us a forward-thinking and innovative organization.

The Line Cook is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Line Cook will prepare high-quality food that meets the company's standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked. This position has an hourly rate of $32.09. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day, • Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine, • Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product, • Read correctly all dupes that come in, • Communicate with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages, • Accommodate guests' request making sure that the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards, • Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation, • Be aware of items that are running low of and communicate it to the team, • Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests, • Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products, • Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area, • Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Aman and encourage other colleagues to do the same, • Perform other task or projects as assigned by management REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in an Italian fine dining restaurant, • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays, • Strong teamwork and communication skills, • Food Safety certified, • Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision, • Very high attention to detail, • Sensitive to cultural nuances, • Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment, • Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies, • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, • Multi-lingual is a plus

The Sushi Chef de Partie is responsible for running the day-to-day operation of a specific station while having an understanding of the other kitchen stations. The Sushi Chef de Partie will prepare high-quality food that meets the company's standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked. This position has an hourly rate of $33.74. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Maintain operations of your assigned station for that day · Assist in daily prep or any other assigned item by the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine · Check and complete mis en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and fresh product · Read correctly all dupes that come in · Communicate with Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine regarding menu items, problems, situations or shortages · Accommodate guests' request making sure that the Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine are aware of the request to be able to prepare it to our level of standards · Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation · Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team · Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests · Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products · Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area · Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of the company and encourage other colleagues to do the same · Perform other task or projects as assigned by management REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS · Must have culinary degree and/or equivalent practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in a Japanese fine dining restaurant · Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays · Strong teamwork and communication skills · Food Safety certified · Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision · Very high attention to detail · Sensitive to cultural nuances · Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment · Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies · Ability to stand for extended periods of time · Multi-lingual is a plus

🍣 [Now Hiring] Sushi Chef – Osakana | East Village, NYC We are looking for a passionate Sushi Chef to join our team at Osakana, a Japanese restaurant located in the heart of East Village! 📍 Location: East Village, Manhattan 📋 Requirements: Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience Must live near East Village or Grand Central area Full-time and part-time positions available Food Handler certification is a plus but not required. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. with a valid SSN. Payment is by regular payroll only — cash payment is not available 💰 Pay: $18–$24/hour (based on experience) ✨ We are looking for someone who: Is passionate about food Values teamwork Has a positive and motivated attitude. Interested? Please send your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

A Hawaiian Poke restaurant in Astoria, NY is seeking a motivated and responsible Line Cook to join our team. We are looking for individuals who can handle a fast-paced environment and possess a strong willingness to learn. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Key Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently prepare customer orders at the bar station., • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety., • Restock ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials as needed., • Ensure the work area is organized and prepared for service., • Assist with general back-of-house duties. Qualifications: • A friendly and positive personality., • Ability to multi-task effectively., • Strong sense of responsibility and honest work ethics., • Eagerness to learn; we provide comprehensive training on all aspects of the job. Compensation & Benefits: • Starting pay from $17.00 per hour., • Employee discount., • Flexible schedule., • Monthly bonus.

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Back Of House Open Call — 6R Hospitality (Tribeca • Park Slope • West Village • Upper East Side • Upper West Side) ABOUT THE ROLE Our kitchens are not places where you clock in and crank tickets. They are places where labneh is whipped at 7am, lamb is broken down by hand, shakshuka comes up red and bubbling, and dirty duck fried rice hits the pass with the kind of crackle a regular can hear from across the room. Our restaurants are where the food earns the relationship, and where the plate that goes out at 9:47 on a Saturday is as honest as the one that went out at 6:02. YOU! You are the reason that happens. We’re looking for back of house cooks and leaders who understand that the line is a craft — not a treadmill. Someone who respects the product, the recipe, and the people standing next to them. Someone who wants to cook food they’re proud of, in a kitchen that’s actually run well. WHO YOU ARE • You cook with intention — every sear, every season, every plate gets your full attention, • You’re curious about ingredients, technique, and the cultures the food comes from, • You’re clean, fast, and organized — your station tells the story of how you work, • You communicate on the line: clear callbacks, honest timing, no surprises at the pass, • You hold the standard at 6pm and at 11:30pm — the last ticket gets the same care as the first WHAT YOU’LL DO • Own your station end-to-end: prep, mise, execution, breakdown, deep clean, • Know your recipes, allergens, and modifications cold — and execute them the same way every time, • Partner with the FOH and the rest of the kitchen to keep service moving as one team, • Hold the line on quality, portioning, and plating, even when the board is full, • Contribute to a kitchen culture built on craft, respect, and genuine hospitality WHAT YOU BRING • 1–2+ years on the line in a full-service, sit-down restaurant (NYC, preferred), • Comfort across multiple stations — sauté, grill, garde manger, pasta, or wok depending on the room, • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern or Asian technique is a plus; real curiosity is required, • Solid knife skills, clean station habits, and a working knowledge of food safety and allergen protocols, • Ability to stand, lift, and move at pace for 10+ hour shifts in a hot kitchen, • Flexibility across lunch, dinner, and weekend service COMPENSATION & PERKS • Competitive hourly rate that reflects your skill and station, • A real management team that communicates, respects your time, and grows with you, • Pathways to sous, CDC, and exec for cooks who want them

We are looking for a creative and detail-driven chef to design and execute a focused food program centered around wine-friendly offerings. The menu will emphasize: • Cheese boards curated for pairing with wine, • Charcuterie and high-quality cold cuts, • Tartares prepared with precision and respect for product, • Seasonal small plates, • Experience in cheese boards, cold kitchen, or bistro-style menus, • Strong knowledge of tartare preparation and working with raw preparations, • Understanding of cured meats, charcuterie, and cold cuts, • Strong sense of flavor pairing with wine, • Ability to work with a small, focused menu with high attention to detail

POSITION OVERVIEW: Oversee, lead, administer and manage all aspects of the food service, kitchen, supervise kitchen staff, oversee menus, all related purchasing, preparation, cooking, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Abide by Department of Health (DOH), and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance., • Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of kitchen staff., • Lead and manage the kitchen team or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food., • Supervise full-time and part-time kitchen staff and kitchen/meal service volunteers., • Manage and oversee the schedules and work of kitchen staff and volunteers., • Recruit, train, supervise and manage dining room volunteers., • Oversee proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen, equipment and dining areas, and maintain and monitor all sanitation, food preparation and temperature standards., • Plan menus for review by Center Director. Submit menus to Simple Servings., • Coordinate with DFTA Nutritionist regarding changes in menus and adherence to nutritional requirements., • Develop specifications for the purchase of food, equipment and supplies., • Purchase and safeguard food, supplies and equipment; supervise receiving, weighing and storage of food., • Maintain food cost control through careful purchasing, recordkeeping and inventory control., • Keep up to date daily and monthly food cost records., • Supervise safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods, keep appropriate records., • Provide on the job training for kitchen personnel and volunteers., • Maintain temperature logs., • Coordinate all outside vendors and distributors. POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • Non-exempt, 35 hours per week; up to 5 additional paid weekly hours available., • Monday- Friday (subject to change). COMPENSATION: • $55,000 per year; paid hourly at $30.22 per hour., • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of two years’ experience in food service administration., • High School Diploma or Equivalent, • Valid Food Protection Certificate., • Knowledge of kosher regulations., • Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs., • Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail and voicemail., • Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations. WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE: • Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S., • Must pass the background check and other pre-employment requirements. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!