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🍕 Pizza Maker – Pops Pizza Pops Pizza is looking for a skilled and reliable Pizza Maker to join our team! If you have a passion for food and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. 📍 Responsibilities: Prepare and cook pizzas according to company recipes and standards Stretch dough, add toppings, and ensure quality presentation Operate pizza ovens safely and efficiently Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen Monitor food stock and assist with prep as needed Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines ✅ Requirements: Previous experience as a pizza maker or in a similar kitchen role preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Team player with a positive attitude Punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented Flexible availability (including evenings and weekends)

This position is GUEST FACING. We are on the hunt for an experienced line cook to join our talented team and help prepare meals according to our standard recipes. This position is a hybrid position in which you will also work in the back of house prepping for service on some days. Your principal goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef’s exact specifications. This position is customer facing and you will be taking orders and fulfilling them. The ideal candidate is high energy, friendly, and loves engaging with customers. You will be responsible for setting up the prep station, stocking inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and restaurant growth. Line Cook Responsibilities: Ensuring the preparation station and the kitchen are set up and stocked. Preparing simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces. Reporting to the executive chef and following instructions. Making sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards. Cleaning prep areas and taking care of leftovers. Stocking inventory and supplies. Cooking menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.

We're looking for an experienced, reliable, fast-paced Line Cook / Grill Cook to join our team! We serve breakfast, smash burgers, wings, chicken platters, seafood platters, tacos, ice cream & milkshakes. POSITION AVAILABLE: Line Cook / Grill Cook REQUIREMENTS: Must have restaurant experience Must know how to operate the grill & fryer Must work fast-paced and make accurate orders Must be able to prep for the next day (portioning, sauces, cutting, marinating) Must accurately label, date, and document prep items Must help maintain inventory and ensure the store stays stocked Must keep the kitchen area clean and organized Must follow all food safety procedures Must speak English/Spanish Must have a valid Food Handler’s License / Food Protection Certificate Must live within 30 minutes of the location

If you’ve got the discipline, we’ve got the sushi dojo If you’re the kind of sushi cook who pays attention, takes pride in clean work, and wants to grow through discipline and technique — you’ll fit in here. Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re committed. This position works out of the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. THE WHY Sushi by Scratch believes that a team that is well taken care of will pay it forward to our guests, teammates and communities. Our goal is to support you so you can support those around you. We run organized kitchens, care about standards, communicate. We show up for each other day in and day out. Our culture is professional, focused, supportive and FUN! Sushi by Scratch Restaurants sees the value in teaching, training, and knows that cooks become chefs through mentorship, guidance and commitment. Everyone here is working toward the same goal — consistency, craft, and great hospitality. The expectation is simple: be prepared, be respectful, and bring pride to your work. THE ROLE You’ll be responsible for: • Executing recipes and techniques accurately, • Keeping a clean, organized station, • Learning and upholding SBS standards and systems, • Supporting daily service with focus and professionalism, • Working clean, orderly prep and maintaining quality, • Sushi rice production, sauces, fish storage, and rotation, • Bringing a positive attitude and respect for hospitality Non-Negotiables • 2+ years of kitchen experience (fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred), • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • High personal and professional standards, • Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently, • Legally eligible to work in the U.S., • Current ServSafe Food Handler or ability to obtain before starting, • Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in prep + service, • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems, • Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment The Extras We Appreciate • Experience in Michelin-level or similar kitchens, • Strong sushi fundamentals or Japanese cuisine background, • Jedi-level time management and station organization, • Curiosity about technique, ingredients, and craft, • Interest in mentoring or being a supportive teammate, • Comfort adapting to structured systems and evolving standards, • Familiarity with hospitality-driven service cadence, • Desire to contribute creatively as you grow On top of that Compensation $65,000–$75,000 / year** And additional benefits and perks For full time and part time that qualify you’ll get a full benefits package: • 401(k) + matching, • Health, dental, vision, • PTO after 60 days, • Employee discounts, • Wellness resources, • Opportunities for advancement

Weekends and nights required. As a Line Cook, you will be an essential part of our brain-health focused food company, preparing fresh, high-quality meals for New Yorkers on the go. You will contribute to our mission of providing delicious and nutritious options in a fast-casual environment, while also supporting our catering and commissary operations. Responsibilities • Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistency and proper portioning., • Assist in the preparation and execution of catering orders, ensuring timely production, accurate packaging, and presentation standards are met., • Support commissary kitchen operations, including batch cooking, ingredient prep, and packaging for multiple locations or service channels., • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering strictly to all food safety and sanitation guidelines., • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently., • Monitor food levels and assist with inventory management, stocking, and commissary supply coordination., • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and timely service during peak hours, as well as during large-scale catering production., • Contribute to a positive and efficient kitchen environment. Qualifications • Proven experience as a Line Cook or in a similar food preparation role, preferably in a fast-paced restaurant, catering, or commissary setting., • A valid NYC Food Handler's Certificate is required., • Strong understanding of culinary techniques and food safety best practices., • Experience with high-volume prep, catering production, or commissary workflows is a plus., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain attention to detail., • Excellent teamwork and communication skills., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed. If you are passionate about fresh food, maintaining high standards, and thrive in a dynamic kitchen, we invite you to join our team and help us deliver exceptional, health-focused meals.

Minimum Qualifications • One year experience as a cook working in an institutional kitchen., • Experience in preparing food and cooking meals for large groups (88+ persons), kitchen operations, and handling of kitchen equipment., • Applicant must have successfully completed the Health Academy Food Sanitation Course., • Applicant must be willing to work a schedule that includes one weekend day weekly. - Applicant must also be free of any contagious or communicable diseases (e.g., tuberculosis). Additional Desired Qualifications • Background in nutrition, catering or meal planning., • Bilingual (Spanish/English), • Experience working with older adults, formerly homeless, mental health or substance abusers, • Valid New York City driver's license, • Certified in basic First Aid and CPR. Job Description This position reports to the Head Chef. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Serve daily lunch to approximately 88 to 100 clients Prepare, cook and serve daily dinner Provide input into the planning of monthly menus Serve lunch during the weekdays Maintain all kitchen equipment in good working order Clean pots, pans and other kitchen equipment Assist cook in maintaining clean kitchen that complies with all regulations (e.g., NYC Department of Health) Cover for the Head Chef in his/her absence Assist in kitchen inventory keeping and storing food deliveries Back-up to dishwasher person in emergency situations Other general kitchen duties as needed Kitchen Equipment Cleaning Day (Wednesdays) The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,755.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

Line Cook (Chopped Cheese Concept) – Part-Time We’re looking for a reliable, fast, and detail-oriented Line Cook to assist our main cook during high-volume shifts. This role is critical to maintaining consistency, speed, and quality—especially during our busiest days. Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Morning shifts Monday – Full day (Exact hours to be discussed) Responsibilities: Assist the main cook with preparing and executing orders on the flat top Cook and assemble chopped cheese sandwiches with precision and consistency Manage prep tasks (portioning meat, slicing onions, stocking line) Maintain clean and organized workstation at all times Support speed of service without sacrificing quality Help with opening prep and Monday full-day operations Follow food safety and sanitation standards What We’re Looking For: Experience on a flat top or grill (burger/chopped/cheesesteak experience is a plus) Ability to work fast under pressure during rushes Strong attention to detail—every sandwich must come out right Team player mindset—communication with main cook is key Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in their work Bonus if you: Have NYC deli, burger, or cheesesteak experience Understand high-volume service flow Care about food quality as much as speed What You Get: Consistent weekly schedule Fast-paced, energetic work environment Opportunity to grow as we expand Be part of building a top-tier chopped cheese spot