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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    15 hours ago
    $27 hourly
    Full-time
    Union City

    Hot & Fresh LLC is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef for our new Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant. This is a full-time position with immediate availability. Our Company: We are a Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant with an open kitchen, offering a grill menu with a fast food touch of Southern dishes and a mix of world influences. Our new restaurant, well located at a busy corner, has 1,700 SF shared between a Coffee-Bakery section with a grab & go area for early operations (fresh coffee, breakfast sandwiches, natural juices) and an Open Kitchen. There’s a nice outdoors seating space with a capacity of 35-45. Our Philosophy: We prioritize honesty and safety. Our premises are pristine, clean, and well-organized to produce fresh, tasty, and high-quality food products without low-quality frozen or artificially engineered ingredients. Our baking goods contain only flour, water, butter, eggs, milk, and chocolate; we do not serve frozen, low-quality products. We are committed to providing simple home-style comfort food, fast food, along with fresh, tasty salads, soups, and desserts. We offer a respectful and flexible working environment where creativity and professional growth are encouraged. The Role: We are looking for a professional who combines technical talent with strong values such as discipline and kindness. Key responsibilities include: • Planning and executing all kitchen and cafeteria production., • Managing daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory tracking, and food safety compliance., • Collaborating with management on vendor selection, budgeting, menu renovation, and cost analysis., • Training staff in sanitary standards and customer service., • Coordinating catering events alongside regular on-site operations. Qualifications: • 4-5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a high-volume environment., • Advanced knowledge of culinary arts and hands-on experience with grilling, charbroiling, and plating., • Familiarity with Rational combi ovens., • Strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask under pressure., • Relevant professional and sanitary certifications., • Ability to maintain a static position for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds. Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience, with a starting pay of $27.00/hr. We offer performance-based raises, incentive profit-sharing, loyalty bonuses for long-term employees, and recognition rewards. If you are a team player with a passion for excellence and a positive attitude, please submit your resume for consideration. Thank you for your time and attention.

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  • Dishwasher - Kitchen Helper
    Dishwasher - Kitchen Helper
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Wayne

    Dishwasher duties and responsibilities A Dishwasher has daily duties and responsibilities essential to keeping a restaurant or other food service establishment working at an optimal pace. Some common duties for a Dishwasher include: Collect all dishes, cutlery, and glasses Ensure all dishes, cutlery, and glasses are properly sanitized before further use Clean kitchen tools and appliances properly before use Assemble food for patrons Prepare takeout packages Clean kitchen floors, storage areas, and take out the trash Keep cupboards and storage area clean and organized WHEN NOT BUSY - expectation is that you assist our Kitchen Helper These duties will consist of working closely and helping our chef's/cooks with their daily tasks. Responsibilities Set up and stocking stations with all necessary items Prepare food for service (e.g. boiling rice, chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Answer, report and follow our managers instructions Clean up station as per health requirements Stock inventory correctly and help with removing stuff from our delivery van Comply with all food & beverage industry regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers In an event of someone out, we need a team player who is able and willing to take on OTHER TASKS YOU ARE TRAINED IN. Experience Proven Restaurant experience, including experience as a Helper, Dishwasher and cutting vegetables etc. Should understand different cooking methods(frying, baking, pan, etc), knowledge ingredients, equipment and procedures, We will coach and help the right person get comfortable with our cooking as quickly as we possibly can English speaking is a PLUS. Must have work authorization.

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