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  • Foh server/ cashier
    Foh server/ cashier
    15 hours ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Part-time
    Garden City

    We are seeking a friendly and efficient Front of House Server/Cashier to provide excellent customer service, take orders, and ensure a positive dining experience for our guests. The ideal candidate will be attentive, personable, and capable of handling transactions accurately and swiftly. Key Responsibilities: • Greet customers warmly and seat them promptly., • Take customer orders accurately and efficiently., • Serve food and beverages in a professional and courteous manner., • Handle cash register operations, process payments, and give correct change., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front of house area., • Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly., • Follow health, safety, and sanitation policies., • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth service flow., • Upsell menu items when appropriate to enhance sales. Qualifications: • Previous experience in customer service, food service, or cashier roles preferred., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Basic math skills for handling cash transactions., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays., • Friendly, outgoing, and professional demeanor. Working Conditions: • Standing for extended periods., • Working in a busy environment with high customer volume., • Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.

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  • Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Roosevelt Field Mall
    Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Roosevelt Field Mall
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Garden City

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our Roosevelt Field Mall ice cream shop on Long Island, NY! Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview. Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $17.00 per hour + an average of an additional $7 per hour in tips! *Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.*Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    14 days ago
    $81029–$138421 yearly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers. OUR MISSION: We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region. POSITION: The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Litigation Attorney position in our Law department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as in-house litigation management counsel for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”). 1. Assist the Director of Law in provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to litigation matters. 2. Manage and supervise a broad range of litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury and tort actions, regulatory and compliance actions, insurance coverage, real estate and property-related litigation and employment-related litigation. 3. Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with the Law Department and outside counsel to protect the interests of the Authority. 4. Oversee outside litigation counsel to ensure cost-effective, efficient and high-quality representation. 5. Review and analyze pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accuracy and strategic alignment. 6. Advise the Director of Law and the Law Department on potential litigation risks, possible exposure, settlement and resolution options. 7. Monitor the progress of litigation cases, oversee budgets and timelines, and facilitate communication between outside counsel and other Authority departments to ensure prompt and efficient resolution. 8. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies throughout litigation processes. 9. Prepare updates, status reports, and recommendations for the Director of Law and other Law Department team members regarding litigation status and risk management. 10. Represent the Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law. 11. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on litigation matters. 12. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with Authority retained outside counsel and other retained law firms and oversee and track litigations as directed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 2. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of New Jersey. 3. Minimum of seven (7) years of business or commercial litigation experience, including significant supervisory or management responsibilities. 4. Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil procedure, discovery, evidence and trial preparation. 5. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills. 6. Must be proficient in LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365, and State and Federal e-filing systems; experience with case management software platforms (i.e., Legal Files) is highly preferred. 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced office environment. 8. Prior in-house experience or experience managing outside counsel is highly preferred. 9. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. BENEFITS & PAY: This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    7 days ago
    $65000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Garden City

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Multi-Unit General Manager to oversee our two Long Island locations (Roosevelt Field Mall + Roslyn). This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as they embark on their next stage of accelerated growth. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience operating food retail spaces (multi-unit or high volume single-unit), loves building and leading teams, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Multi-Unit General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their assigned store(s). This includes managing people operations, sales, inventory, and the guest service experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning stations for employees, • Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, • Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, • Achieves financial objectives by monitoring sales targets, maintaining budgets, and properly forecasting labor, • Upholds excellent standard of customer service, • Ensures availability of merchandise and services by communicating with vendors; maintaining inventories, • Maintains a safe and clean environment for customers and employees, • Rolls out new menu items to team members and communicates these changes throughout the retail space, • Processes weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner, • Orders and maintains uniform supply and successfully holds all employees to uniform standard, • Addresses all maintenance issues JOB REQUIREMENTS • NYC DOH Food handlers license required, • 2+ years of experience in a food retail management role preferred, • Prior experience managing a team required, • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, • Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs or more, • Ability to multitask PERKS + BENEFITS • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total, • Paid Sick Time, • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $65,000---$70,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Marketing & Sales Associate
    Marketing & Sales Associate
    19 days ago
    $17–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Garden City

    Join our team and build a rewarding career in sales! We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Marketing & Sales Associate to play a key role in achieving our sales goals and delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers an opportunity to develop your product expertise and build a successful career in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Cultivate Positive Customer Interactions: Greet each customer with a professional and friendly demeanor, establishing rapport and fostering a welcoming shopping experience., • Needs Assessment Through Active Listening: Employ active listening skills to understand customer requirements through open-ended questions. Tailor product recommendations based on their unique needs and preferences., • Product Knowledge Expert: Develop a comprehensive understanding of our product line to provide clear and concise explanations of features and benefits. Demonstrate product functionality whenever possible to solidify customer confidence in their purchasing decisions., • Strategic Selling Techniques: Utilize effective upselling and cross-selling strategies to recommend complementary products that enhance customer satisfaction and contribute to increased sales., • Qualifications:, • Proven ability to build rapport and connect with customers in a professional and friendly manner., • Excellent communication and active listening skills., • Strong desire to learn and develop comprehensive product knowledge., • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and achieve sales goals., • We Offer:, • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunity for professional growth and development., • Dynamic and positive work environment., • If you are a passionate individual who thrives in a customer-centric environment, we encourage you to apply!

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  • Voluntary Benefits Advisor
    Voluntary Benefits Advisor
    1 month ago
    $200000 yearly
    Full-time
    Garden City

    Job Title: Licensed Insurance Agent – Voluntary Benefits Company: Aflac Location: New York (Hybrid / Remote Options Available) Compensation: Commission + Bonuses + Residual Income Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Now Hiring: Licensed Insurance Agents – Aflac An opportunity to build your own business backed by the strength and recognition of Aflac, a leading provider of voluntary benefits in the United States. We are expanding and seeking motivated, licensed insurance professionals — both new and experienced — who want to grow in the employee benefits space. As an Aflac Benefits Advisor, you will work with business owners to enhance their benefits packages while helping employees protect themselves against out-of-pocket medical costs. Whether you are newly licensed and looking for mentorship or an experienced agent seeking greater residual income and autonomy, Aflac provides the training, support, and brand power to help you succeed. What You’ll Do: Partner with business owners and executive decision-makers Offer Aflac voluntary benefit solutions that complement major medical coverage Conduct benefit education and enrollments Build and manage your own book of business Develop long-term client relationships What Aflac Offers: Competitive commission structure Residual (renewal) income Performance-based bonuses and incentives Flexible schedule Professional training and ongoing mentorship Marketing and enrollment support Leadership and agency growth opportunities Qualifications: Active Health and/or Life Insurance License (or willingness to obtain) Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset Strong communication and relationship-building skills Professional and dependable If you are looking for a career where your income potential is uncapped and your work directly impacts businesses and their employees, we invite you to apply. Apply today to schedule a confidential conversation.

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