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  • Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    1 month ago
    $30–$40 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    What’s the Sauce? is looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef / Culinary Lead to help perfect our menu, streamline kitchen operations, and set the foundation for a scalable food business built on quality, transparency, and flavor. This is a part-time role (one day of operations per week to start) and is ideal for a junior chef or qualified culinary professional with restaurant experience who’s looking to grow into something bigger. The right candidate will have the opportunity to evolve into an Executive Chef role, with potential partnership opportunities as the business scales. The Role You’ll work closely with the founders to refine recipes, improve consistency, and optimize kitchen execution. This role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline. Key Responsibilities • Refine and standardize menu items (wings, sauces, sides), • Improve kitchen workflows for efficiency, speed, and consistency, • Support recipe documentation, portioning, and prep systems, • Oversee quality control during service, • Help establish SOPs for future scale, • Collaborate on menu evolution and new product ideas Ideal Candidate • Junior chef, sous chef, or culinary professional with restaurant or commercial kitchen experience, • Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail, • Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen, • Interested in operations, not just cooking, • Entrepreneurial mindset — excited by building something early, • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Time Commitment • 1 day per week (Saturdays initially), • Flexible scheduling based on service days, • Opportunity to increase involvement as the business grows Why This Role Is Different • Not just a shift — a chance to help shape a brand, • Direct input into menu, systems, and long-term vision, • Clear path to Executive Chef leadership, • Built around quality, clean ingredients, and intentional food

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Fieldston, The Bronx

    *This job requires a cook who has their NYC food protection certificate * Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and portion sizes, • Monitor food quality and ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standards, • Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations Experience: • Previous experience in a similar role, • Strong knowledge of food handling and meal preparation, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience in the food industry. We look forward to reviewing your application! Job Type: Full-time Experience: Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Responsabilidades: • Preparar y cocinar comidas según las recetas y las porciones indicadas., • Supervisar la calidad de los alimentos y garantizar que todas las comidas se preparen con los más altos estándares., • Cumplir con las normas de seguridad e higiene alimentaria. Experiencia: • Experiencia previa en un puesto similar., • Amplio conocimiento en manipulación y preparación de alimentos., • Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno dinámico prestando atención a los detalles. Nota: Esta descripción del puesto no es exhaustiva. Es posible que se requiera que el empleado realice otras tareas según se le asignen. Envíe su currículum destacando su experiencia relevante en la industria alimentaria. ¡Esperamos recibir su solicitud!

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  • Grill Cook/Short Order Cook
    Grill Cook/Short Order Cook
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Overview We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Grill Cook/Short Order Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation, excellent cooking skills, and experience working in fast-paced food service environments. Duties Prepare and cook a variety of grilled items and short order dishes according to menu specifications Ensure all food is cooked to the highest standards of quality, presentation, and safety Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grill station and kitchen area Follow food safety guidelines and proper food handling procedures at all times Manage multiple orders simultaneously during busy service periods Ensure timely delivery of orders to guests while maintaining quality standards Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation during shifts Adhere to dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary requests when necessary Experience Prior experience in food preparation, cooking, or food service is preferred Experience with food safety protocols and proper food handling practices Familiarity with the food industry standards for quality, hygiene, and safety This position requires a commitment to excellence in food preparation and customer service. Candidates should demonstrate strong kitchen skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Pay: From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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