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  • KITCHEN HELPER/AYUDANTE DE COCINA BAKERY CAFE
    KITCHEN HELPER/AYUDANTE DE COCINA BAKERY CAFE
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Jackson Heights, Queens

    elper to join our bakery team. The Kitchen Helper will assist with daily kitchen operations, including opening or closing the kitchen, food preparation, cleaning, organization, and supporting the kitchen team as needed. Responsibilities: • Assist with opening or closing the kitchen., • Prepare ingredients and assist with daily food preparation., • Wash, cut, portion, and organize ingredients., • Follow recipes, preparation instructions, and food safety procedures., • Assist cooks and bakers with kitchen tasks as needed., • Keep work areas, equipment, and kitchen surfaces clean and organized., • Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment., • Receive, organize, and properly store food and supplies., • Check inventory and notify management when supplies are running low., • Properly label, date, and store prepared food and ingredients., • Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures., • Take out trash and maintain a clean and organized kitchen., • Help with opening and closing cleaning duties., • Work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery/café environment., • Perform other kitchen duties as assigned. Requirements: • Previous kitchen, bakery, restaurant, or food-service experience is a plus, but not required., • Full training will be provided. We are willing to train the right person who is motivated and willing to learn., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking., • Able to follow directions and maintain a clean and organized workspace., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift boxes or supplies when necessary., • Must be available for opening and/or closing shifts, including weekends as needed. We provide training and an opportunity to learn and grow within our bakery. We are looking for someone dependable, willing to learn, and who takes pride in keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly. AYUDANTE DE COCINA — PANADERÍA Y CAFÉ Estamos buscando una persona responsable, trabajadora y motivada para unirse a nuestro equipo como Ayudante de Cocina. La persona será responsable de apoyar las operaciones diarias de la cocina, incluyendo la apertura o cierre, preparación de alimentos, limpieza, organización y apoyo al equipo de cocina. Responsabilidades: • Ayudar con la apertura o cierre de la cocina., • Preparar ingredientes y ayudar con la preparación diaria de alimentos., • Lavar, cortar, porcionar y organizar ingredientes., • Seguir recetas, instrucciones de preparación y procedimientos de seguridad alimentaria., • Ayudar a los cocineros y panaderos con las tareas necesarias., • Mantener las áreas de trabajo, equipos y superficies de la cocina limpias y organizadas., • Lavar platos, utensilios, ollas, sartenes y equipos de cocina., • Recibir, organizar y almacenar correctamente los alimentos y suministros., • Revisar el inventario y avisar a la gerencia cuando los productos estén por terminarse., • Etiquetar, fechar y almacenar correctamente los alimentos preparados e ingredientes., • Seguir los procedimientos adecuados de manipulación de alimentos, limpieza y seguridad., • Sacar la basura y mantener la cocina limpia y organizada., • Ayudar con las tareas de limpieza de apertura y cierre., • Trabajar de manera eficiente en un ambiente de panadería/café de ritmo rápido., • Realizar otras tareas de cocina según sea necesario. Requisitos: • Experiencia previa en cocina, panadería, restaurante o servicio de alimentos es preferible, pero no es necesaria., • Proporcionamos entrenamiento completo. Estamos dispuestos a entrenar a la persona adecuada que tenga ganas de aprender y trabajar., • Capacidad para trabajar de manera independiente y en equipo., • Persona responsable, puntual y trabajadora., • Capacidad para seguir instrucciones y mantener el área de trabajo limpia y organizada., • Capacidad para permanecer de pie durante períodos prolongados y levantar cajas o suministros cuando sea necesario., • Disponibilidad para trabajar turnos de apertura y/o cierre, incluyendo fines de semana según sea necesario. Ofrecemos entrenamiento y la oportunidad de aprender y crecer dentro de nuestra panadería. Buscamos una persona responsable, con ganas de aprender y que se sienta orgullosa de mantener la cocina limpia, organizada y funcionando correctamente.

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  • Supervisor
    Supervisor
    27 days ago
    $18.5–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    Now Hiring: Store Supervisor – Bang Cookies Location: 445 Albee Sq W, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 Bang Cookies is looking for a reliable, motivated, and experienced Store Supervisor to join our growing team! If you're passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional customer service, this is your opportunity to shine. Position: Store Supervisor Status: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive, based on experience Reports to: Store Manager Key Responsibilities: • Support daily store operations to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, and smooth workflow, • Supervise and guide bakery staff during shifts, • Lead by example with outstanding customer service, • Assist with inventory control and ordering supplies as needed, • Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards at all times, • Motivate and train team members to uphold store standards and performance goals, • Contribute ideas and efforts to help drive sales and customer engagement, • Communicate effectively with management and staff, • Ensure cookies are properly baked and served, • Prepare and serve beverages (coffee and lemonades), • Time management throughout the shift, • Ensuring checklists are being completed during shifts, • Being accountable, • Learn and implement policies, procedures, and protocols, • Attention to detail, • Ability to train staff Qualifications: • Must have a valid NYCDOH Food Handler’s License, • Open availability including weekends and holidays, • Prior experience in the food or hospitality industry (1+ year preferred), • Strong leadership and organizational skills, • High attention to detail and sense of urgency, • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, • Willingness to learn and grow—potential to advance into Assistant Manager role, • Ability to sell products effectively while understanding customer needs., • Excellent customer service abilities with a focus on creating positive interactions., • Demonstrated capability in managing teams and fostering a collaborative work atmosphere., • Proficiency in administrative tasks related to payroll and scheduling is advantageous. Looking to hire immediately! If interested in this position, submit an application and we will set up an interview shortly after.

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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    28 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Assistant Manager Pop’s Bagels Nolita is more than a bagel shop—it’s a neighborhood institution built on great food, real community, and the larger-than-life presence of Pop himself, an 83-year-young New Yorker who never meets a stranger. We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to help strengthen our day-to-day operations and support our existing leadership team as we continue to grow The Role This is a hands-on role designed to support and elevate our team , helping bring consistency, structure, and leadership to a busy, people-driven environment. You’ll work closely with Owner Stephen, (Pop and Kelly), and help ensure that their vision is executed smoothly on the floor every day. What You’ll Own • Support the manager in leading strong, consistent shifts, • Reinforce systems, standards, and daily execution, • Build accountability across a younger team, • Assist with ordering, inventory, and product flow, • Support hiring, training, and staff development, • Maintain a high-quality, welcoming customer experience, • Help strengthen communication between staff, management, and ownership, • Provide occasional support to Pop with reports and day-to-day needs Who You Are • Calm, nurturing, and highly accountable, • A supportive leader who strengthens those around you, • Patient, people-first, and family-oriented, • Comfortable working across generations, • Hands-on and present on the floor What You Bring • Supervisory experience in coffee, bakery, or fast-casual, • Strong operational skills (scheduling, inventory, systems), • POS and basic reporting experience, • Food safety certification required, • Proven ability to create consistency and develop teams Schedule & Compensation • Store hours: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM, • Weekend availability required (Friday–Sunday), • Salary commensorite with experience, • Perks: bagels, pastries, and drinks Growth Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing operational responsibility over time, working in close partnership with Angie and ownership as the business continues to evolve. Why This Role is Different You’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a tight-knit operation centered around a true New York character. Working alongside Pop is part mentorship, part responsibility, and completely unique.

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