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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    5 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Osakana is a specialty Japanese fish market and to-go sushi shop located in the heart of the East Village. We are dedicated to offering high-quality seafood and thoughtfully prepared sushi, while delivering warm, reliable service to our community. We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented team members who take pride in their work and enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities • Assist with basic fish handling, including trimming, portioning, and packaging, • Support the preparation and assembly of to-go sushi items (rolls, donburi, sashimi packs, etc.), • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas, • Provide friendly and professional customer service at the counter, • Operate the register accurately and efficiently, • Restock display cases and assist with inventory and product rotation, • Receive and inspect deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy, • Follow store procedures, food safety protocols, and daily operational checklists, • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient workflow Qualifications Required • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, • Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, • High standard of hygiene and food safety awareness, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn Preferred • Experience in seafood handling, fish markets, or food service, • Basic knife skills or kitchen prep experience Customer service or retail experience • English and/or Japanese communication ability, • Interest in Japanese cuisine or seafood

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  • Head Baker
    Head Baker
    10 days ago
    $28–$38 hourly
    Part-time
    Locust Valley

    Maison Pelletier is a French artisanal bakery focused on traditional techniques, premium ingredients, and a refined culinary offering. Position Overview As Head Baker, you will be responsible for the daily production of artisan breads and viennoiseries, while contributing to selected savory and culinary preparations. This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship. Responsibilities • Daily production of artisan breads, viennoiseries, and bakery items, • Preparation of raw ingredients and execution of all production stages, • Management of baking and production schedules, • Development and testing of new recipes (sweet & savory), • Contribution to the lunch offering (salads, soups, quiches, seasonal items), • Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, • Participation in production planning and process improvement Qualifications • Experience in artisan bread and viennoiserie production, • Culinary background with savory experience, • Strong knowledge of baking, pastry, and fermentation, • Organized, detail-oriented, and quality-driven, • Creative mindset and interest in product development, • Food safety certification a plus Why Join Maison Pelletier • French artisanal bakery with a strong culinary identity, • High-quality products and premium ingredients, • Creative involvement and ownership of production, • Supportive and demanding working environment

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  • Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    20 days 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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