Pizza Chef

Why Work at NYC Slices & Platters? At NYC Slices & Platters, we’re more than just a restaurant — we’re a family. We serve up New York’s favorite comfort foods, from mouthwatering halal platters to classic pizza, gyros, burgers, and more. But what really sets us apart is our commitment to quality, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. What Makes Us a Great Place to Work: 🍕 Fast-paced, energetic, and fun atmosphere 🍔 Friendly, supportive team culture 🍟 Opportunities to grow within the business 🌯 Flexible scheduling and fair hours 🍗 Employee discounts on delicious food 🥤 Respectful management that values your input Whether you’re experienced in food service or just starting out, we welcome hard-working, motivated individuals who want to be part of something fresh and exciting.

Our restaurant is seeking a passionate, skilled chef to create delicious meals for our patrons. You will be responsible for planning our menu, ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective, and collaborating with a team of kitchen staff to deliver food that meets the highest quality standards. To ensure success in your role as chef, you should be an excellent leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management. Top candidates will also be creative individuals, capable of creating dishes that set us apart and keep people coming back for more. Chef Responsibilities: Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner. Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients. Overseeing all kitchen operations. Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required. Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items. Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock. Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen. Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh. Keeping up to date with industry trends. Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary. Chef Requirements: Culinary school degree/diploma. Past experience as a working chef. Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts. Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control. Portfolio of creative, unique dishes. Expert multitasking ability. Great leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to run stocktaking and place orders for resupply. Exemplary work ethic in a high-pressure environment. Passion and pride for delighting people with food.

Someone who is familiar with Hibachi / Chinese style cuisine

We are looking for a Main Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a full-time position offering a competitive hourly rate of $20. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the menu Ensure food quality, presentation, and cleanliness standards are met Maintain a clean and organized kitchen Manage kitchen inventory and assist with ordering supplies as needed Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations Requirements: Proven experience as a cook or chef, preferably in a high-volume kitchen Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills If you’re passionate about cooking and want to work in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Chef Instructor Synopsis Under the direction of the Executive Director and Program Manager, the Chef Instructor is responsible for administering the NYC Food Handler's Certificate training program and overseeing the 24-week culinary training program at The Brownsville Community Culinary Center (BCCC). The Chef Instructor will lead culinary arts instruction, teach job readiness skills, and coordinate related activities and events to enhance the program. The Chef Instructor will monitor and report on participant progress throughout the first module, ensuring participants gain essential foundational skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of training, teaching, and professionally developing aspiring culinary professionals. Strong communication skills are imperative, as well as a personal commitment to nutrition, sustainability, and culinary traditions within the African diaspora. This is a full-time position. Who We Are The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is committed to working with historically marginalized or underprivileged communities to build the infrastructure necessary for sustainable, self-determined, and equitable futures. The BCCC provides free, world-class culinary vocational training to Brownsville residents through our culinary training program. The BCCC provides advocacy, support, and coordination services for Brownsville residents living with Type-2 diabetes through our Diabetes Wellness Project, working to improve public health in the neighborhood and offering resources to expand program participants' capacity to manage their conditions. The BCCC is available to community groups seeking to organize and address issues affecting the neighborhood and to celebrate, learn, train, and enjoy each other’s company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Review, enhance, and develop curriculum based on the needs of the program and community, including the in-house Diabetes Wellness Program. - Conduct hands-on culinary instruction of participants, including online/Zoom-related instruction if required or advantageous. - Administer written and practical tests as required. - Document and report each participant’s ability to comprehend, perform, and retain practical techniques. - Work one-on-one with participants to ensure comprehension of lessons and information. - Develop and maintain external relationships for job placement and activity opportunities. - Administer the NYC Food Handler's Certificate curriculum and test, ensuring all participants achieve certification. - Lead and support the recruitment of participants. - Conduct interviews and evaluate potential candidates. - Support and lead, if necessary, fundraising efforts to support the culinary training program utilizing various in-house resources. - Adhere to the Melting Pot Foundation Policies and Procedures. - Follow all Human Resources and departmental policies and procedures regarding performance, recognition, coaching, training, and discipline. - Report on key initiatives as required. - Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Executive Director and other determined stakeholders. - Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company/department standards. - Exercise independent judgment in daily responsibilities. - Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned. - Cultural Responsibilities - Mentor and develop individuals inside the organization and the community to help them reach their full potential. - Maintain a positive, professional, and friendly demeanor at all times. - Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive service while supporting fellow team members. - Promote a positive public image and maintain strong employee relations. - Foster an inclusive, harassment-free work environment. - Serve as an ambassador for all company and department expectations, leading by example. Skills and Qualifications - Excellent interpersonal skills required; ability to exercise sound judgment and interact with senior management. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. - Ability to multitask and take initiative in problem-solving. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Ability to perform mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure. - Education and Experience - 4-6+ years of relevant industry experience at a chef level or higher, with related management experience. - Proven track record of educating and mentoring culinary students or staff. - NYC Food Handler's Certificate (required). - Experience in a large-scale production facility or institutional foodservice setting. - High degree of technical ability to engage participants and promote learning. - Experience developing a training program or curriculum, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom. - Passion for education, health, and wellness. Compensation This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $30 per hour, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's background and ability to contribute to the program’s success. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state or local laws. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities if such accommodation allows them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs multiple times per day and push a cart weighing up to 100 lbs. Must practice proper body mechanics and use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid injury. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. - This position is an exempt position and may require working more than forty (40) hours per week. - Fast-paced environment with varying levels of guests and employees present. - Varying walking surfaces, working environments, and equipment. - Exposure to varying levels of light, sound, temperature, and kitchen conditions. - Close-quarter environment with varying hot and cold surfaces. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law. The Melting Pot Foundation USA Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and job assessments may be required depending on the position applying for.

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