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  • Chef
    Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    North Ironbound, Newark

    Date posted: March 12, 2026 Pay: From $700.00 per week Job description: Job Summary - Must be experienced in Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine We are seeking a dedicated and energetic person to join our dynamic culinary team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional food experiences by preparing, serving, and managing meals with precision and enthusiasm. Your culinary expertise and passion for food service will help create a welcoming environment where quality and safety are top priorities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting while contributing to the overall well-being of our guests and residents. Responsibilities Assist with menu planning to ensure balanced, nutritious, and appealing meal options that meet dietary needs and preferences. Prepare food items with attention to detail, adhering to recipes and food safety standards. Serve meals efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience. Handle food safely by following proper food handling procedures, including storage, sanitation, and cleanliness protocols. Support catering events or special meal services by coordinating food preparation and presentation. Maintain kitchen organization, including knife skills for precise cutting, chopping, and portioning of ingredients. Contribute to the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Qualifications Proven experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide within healthcare or institutional settings. Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food service operations. Familiarity with menu planning, meal preparation, and food industry standards. Experience in fine dining or restaurant environments is highly desirable. Knowledge of food safety practices and proper food handling techniques. Skilled in culinary techniques including knife skills and meal assembly. Previous kitchen experience involving catering or large-scale food service is a plus. Join us if you’re passionate about creating delicious meals that delight our guests while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality! Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Catering Chef / Commissary Kitchen Corporate Catering Production – Creative Chef Wanted We are seeking a talented and organized Chef / Cook to take ownership of all catering production in our commissary kitchen. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating beautiful, high-quality platters and catering displays for corporate clients. This role is ideal for a chef who takes pride in presentation, organization, and producing consistent, high-quality food for events and office catering. Responsibilities • Prepare and execute a wide range of corporate catering platters and boxes, • Cook and prepare proteins including steak, chicken, and seasonal vegetables, • Produce visually appealing crudité platters, mezze boards, fruit displays, and charcuterie boards, • Prepare assorted salads, sandwiches, and composed catering trays, • Create beautifully arranged platters and catering boxes suitable for corporate clients and events, • Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation, • Manage production schedules and prep in the commissary kitchen, • Maintain clean and organized workspaces while following food safety standards Ideal Candidate • Experience in catering, commissary kitchens, restaurants, or private chef work, • Strong knife skills and ability to work with proteins, vegetables, and fresh ingredients, • Skilled in food presentation and platter design, • Organized and able to manage prep timelines and catering orders, • Passion for producing visually impressive food displays, • Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented

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  • Relief Cook
    Relief Cook
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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

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