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Food Expeditor - Orbital Kitchens - New York

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About the Role

Orbital Kitchens is hiring an Expeditor every order leaves the kitchen complete and guest-ready.
The Expo position is the final checkpoint before food reaches the guest. This role requires speed, focus, communication, and strong attention to detail. You will work closely with kitchen stations, dispatch, and delivery teams to keep orders moving accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Read and verify every ticket before an order is packed or sent.
  • Match food items, modifiers, sauces, sides, utensils, drinks, and add-ons to each ticket.
  • Check food for accuracy, freshness, portioning, temperature, and presentation.
  • Bag, label, seal, and organize orders according to brand standards.
  • Communicate clearly with kitchen stations, dispatch, and team members.
  • Call out missing, delayed, or incorrect items before they leave the kitchen.
  • Monitor order flow and help keep tickets moving during busy periods.
  • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized expo station.
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and packaging standards.
  • Support the team during high-volume service.

What We’re Looking For

  • Fast, focused, and reliable team member.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Team-first attitude.
  • Willingness to learn multiple brands and menu standards.
  • Previous restaurant, kitchen, expo, food runner, or delivery order experience is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Ability to move quickly and multitask.
  • Ability to read tickets and follow order instructions accurately.
  • Must be dependable and punctual.
  • Must follow food safety and cleanliness standards.

Success in This Role Looks Like

  • Orders go out accurate, complete, and on time.
  • Food quality is checked before it reaches the guest.
  • The expo station stays organized and clean.
  • Communication is clear and calm.
  • The team trusts you to control the flow during rushes.
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  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Sun-Wednesday: 6p to 2:30a. Thursday & Saturday : 6p-3:30a
  • Salary
    $17 – $19 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Chef & CookNew York

Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since December, 2022

Orbital Kitchens is a New York–based delivery-only, multi-brand kitchen company. It runs many virtual restaurant brands from centralized kitchens, focused on making delivery food faster, fresher, more affordable, and more diverse.

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