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Job Description At Naya, we share Middle Eastern flavors that nourish, inspire, and connect us. Serving Middle Eastern goodness since 2008. Our mission has always been to provide authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals that look great and taste amazing. Consistency is key to our success; we commit to delivering excellent service and quality to our customers in all of our locations, all day. Reports to: General Manager Location: Oceanside, NY How You’ll Impact The Grill Cook makes an impact on the NAYA experience by ensuring that the BOH is being executed at the highest standards: all recipes are being produced to the NAYA specifications, equipment is all clean and maintained, workspace is meticulously clean, food prep and production timing ensures the highest quality of food, food safety checklist completed and, line tastings performed. Benefits of Working with NAYA! • Same day pay option available via Streamä, • Employee gift card program with OnARollä, • Vacation and Sick Pay, • Free meals every day, • Paid breaks, • Career growth opportunities, • Commuter pre-tax benefits, • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, • Life Insurance What You’ll Do • Manages the grill station from start to finish, Cooking and preparing food for consumption by the customer and employee meals, • Ensure that all food products have been prepared correctly before cooking and are to Naya’s recipes and standards, • Check food quality throughout the day to ensure freshness, • Maintain appropriate portion-control and limit waste, • Complete shift work (prep, opening and closing checklists), as assigned, timely and thoroughly in accordance with standards, • Clean and stock station as assigned, by the start of each shift, • Clean equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion, • Manage proper storing, rotations, and temperatures according to Health regulations, • Updates knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities, • Informs manager on duty immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations, • Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely Who You Are • 2+ years of culinary experience, • The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis., • Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats., • Communicates information effectively and efficiently., • Maintains a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always., • Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook, • The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day., • The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant., • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business., • Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards., • Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management team.

Job DescriptionPosition Description: Day & Nite is seeking experienced Cooking Equipment Technicians across Tiers 3 to 5 to join our dynamic and growing service team. These roles offer a clear path for technical growth and professional development in servicing commercial kitchen equipmentfrom gas and steam to advanced electric units. Technicians will work in the field, supporting clients in the foodservice industry with expert-level repair, maintenance, and customer service.Tier 3 Intermediate Cooking Equipment TechnicianKey Responsibilities:Repair and maintain gas-powered kitchen equipment such as convection ovens, fryers, griddles, and tilt skilletsService smaller appliances including food processors and coffee machinesOperate safely under CFESA Gas CertificationBegin hands-on exposure to steam and slicer equipment (Tier 4 units)Accurately log service jobs and updates using Tech AnywhereProvide field mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 techniciansQualifications:CFESA Gas Certification required (or ability to obtain)2+ years of relevant field service experienceStrong understanding of gas-powered commercial kitchen equipmentTier 4 Advanced Cooking Equipment TechnicianKey Responsibilities:Service steam-powered units, including steamers, boosters, and slicersPerform preventative maintenance (PMs) on advanced equipmentOperate under CFESA Steam CertificationSupport larger service calls and assist in diagnosing complex issuesProvide documentation, field reports, and customer communicationMentor junior technicians and assist in on-the-job trainingQualifications:CFESA Steam Certification required (or ability to obtain)35 years of experience in commercial kitchen equipment serviceSolid troubleshooting and customer service skillsTier 5 Expert Cooking Equipment TechnicianKey Responsibilities:Independently diagnose and repair high-end electric kitchen equipment: combi ovens, pressure fryers, dishwashers, mixers, and rapid ovensTroubleshoot and repair advanced electric control systemsWork under CFESA Electric CertificationLead system installations and commissioning of new unitsServe as a field trainer and mentor for technicians across all levelsHandle escalated service calls and deliver expert-level client supportQualifications:CFESA Electric Certification required (or ability to obtain)5+ years of high-level technical experience in commercial food equipmentLeadership, training, and advanced diagnostic capabilities requiredWhy Join Day & Nite?Competitive pay based on experience and certification tierFull benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)Company vehicle and tools providedWork with a growing, nationwide team dedicated to foodservice excellence $20.00 - $45.00 Hourly