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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    4 days 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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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Canarsie, Brooklyn

    Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and visionary Head Chef with experience working a jamaican take out restaurant. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu creation and food preparation to staff supervision and quality control. Your leadership will inspire a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence, ensuring every dish reflects our commitment to fine jamaican cuisine. The Head Chef will also manage inventory, uphold food safety protocols, and innovate menu offerings that delight our guests. MUST HAVE 3-5 YEARS OF HEAD CHEF EXPERIENCE IN A JAMAICAN RESTAURANT!!!! Responsibilities Lead and supervise the entire kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment Oversee food production processes, ensuring dishes are prepared with precision, presentation, and adherence to dietary requirements Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, minimizing waste, and maintaining optimal stock levels Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards across all kitchen operations Coordinate catering events and banquet services, delivering exceptional service for large-scale functions Experience Must have 3-5 years of head chef experience working in a Caribbean/Jamaican restaurant ​ Must holds a food handlers permit/certification Catering experience, managing large-scale event catering with attention to detail and quality assurance Familiarity with dietary department protocols and accommodating special dietary needs effectively Strong knowledge of inventory management, food safety standards, and food industry best practices Experience in restaurant management roles involving menu planning, shift oversight, and food service coordination Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage multiple priorities, and uphold high standards of hospitality Job Type: Full-time Pay: $195.00 - $200.00 per day People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Queens Village, Queens

    Head Burger Chef / Kitchen Manager – Opening Team Location: Queens, New York Company: Just Burgers About Us Just Burgers is an exciting fast-casual burger concept focused on premium smash burgers, crispy fried chicken burgers, fresh ingredients, and outstanding customer service. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Burger Chef / Kitchen Manager to join our opening team and help build a strong kitchen culture from day one. Responsibilities • Lead all kitchen operations and daily food production., • Prepare and execute smash burgers, fried chicken burgers, sides, and sauces to company standards., • Train and supervise kitchen staff., • Develop prep systems, recipe consistency, and quality control procedures., • Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control., • Maintain NYC health and food safety standards., • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and efficiency throughout the kitchen., • Assist ownership in menu development and operational improvements. Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of experience in burger, fast-casual, or high-volume restaurant kitchens., • Strong knowledge of smash burgers, fried chicken preparation, and kitchen operations., • Experience managing kitchen staff and scheduling., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred. What We're Looking For We are not simply looking for a cook—we are looking for a leader who can help us build a scalable brand with multiple future locations. The ideal candidate takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, speed, food quality, and team development. Compensations- • Competitive salary based on experience., • Performance-based bonuses available., • Growth opportunities as the company expands. How to Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with burgers, fried chicken, and kitchen management. Qualified candidates may be invited for a paid cooking trial. Join us and help build the next great burger brand in New York.

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  • Wok Cook
    Wok Cook
    19 days ago
    $19–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Belmont, The Bronx

    Who We Are: At Orbital Kitchens, we take pride in delivering exceptional food experiences to our customers. We seek a dedicated High-Volume Wok Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for Asian cuisine and a knack for handling high-volume operations, we want to hear from you. Position Overview: As a High-Volume Wok Chef, your role is pivotal in ensuring our kitchen operates seamlessly during peak hours. You will be responsible for efficiently preparing and cooking a diverse range of Asian-inspired dishes using the art of wok cooking. Your dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency, even under the pressure of high customer demand, is crucial to our success. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Wok Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and can maintain exceptional food quality under high volume. Join our team and help create experiences for our customers. Key Responsibilities: Proven Experience: Demonstrate your expertise with 2-5 years of Professional Work Experience, High-Volume Cooking Experience, and experience in Asian Cuisine. Culinary Mastery: Showcase your in-depth knowledge of Wok cooking through stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, and Asian flavor profiles. Diverse Menu Preparation: Prepare a variety of dishes, including stir-fried noodles, rice, vegetables, meats, seafood, and curries, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Speed and Efficiency: Work quickly and efficiently under high-volume demands, maintaining high productivity without compromising food quality or safety. Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized work area by properly storing ingredients, utensils, and equipment. Pressure Handling: Multitask and work efficiently under pressure to ensure timely meal preparation. Quality Control: Consistently produce dishes that meet our quality standards and presentation guidelines, adjusting seasoning, temperature, and cooking times as needed. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely food service. Communicate ingredient shortages or equipment issues to the shift lead or head chef. Reporting and Growth: Report all operational needs and equipment or kitchen aspects needing repair or improvement to management. Shift Availability: AM Shift: 9 am/10 am - 6 pm PM Shift: 6 pm - 3 am Orbital Kitchens is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Our dedication to evolving business practices makes us a forward-thinking and innovative organization.

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  • Chef & Line Cook
    Chef & Line Cook
    1 month ago
    $15–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    East Bronx, The Bronx

    Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and driven Chef to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about food, organization, and creativity. The Chef will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring high-quality dishes are consistently delivered. This position offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to take on leadership, training, and menu development as our business expands. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: • Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes consistently., • Design and update menus, introducing new and seasonal items., • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the kitchen., • Manage food inventory, purchasing, and waste control., • Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, promoting skill development., • Collaborate with management to maintain cost efficiency and profitability., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations., • Uphold and enhance the overall dining experience for customers. ⸻ Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Chef or strong background in culinary roles., • Knowledge of diverse cuisines and cooking techniques., • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities., • Creativity in food presentation and menu planning. ⸻ Growth Opportunities: • Leadership: Move into Head Chef / Kitchen Manager roles as the business grows., • Menu Development: Freedom to experiment and design new signature dishes., • Training & Development: Opportunity to build and lead a team of kitchen staff., • Business Expansion: Play a key role in scaling kitchen operations and brand reputation. ⸻ What We Offer: • Competitive pay and performance-based incentives., • Clear path for career growth and leadership roles., • Supportive team environment with respect for work-life balance., • Opportunities for creativity, innovation, and professional development.

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  • Wok Cook
    Wok Cook
    19 days ago
    $19–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Little Caribbean, Brooklyn

    Who We Are: At Orbital Kitchens, we take pride in delivering exceptional food experiences to our customers. We seek a dedicated High-Volume Wok Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. If you are a seasoned culinary professional with a passion for Asian cuisine and a knack for handling high-volume operations, we want to hear from you. Position Overview: As a High-Volume Wok Chef, your role is pivotal in ensuring our kitchen operates seamlessly during peak hours. You will be responsible for efficiently preparing and cooking a diverse range of Asian-inspired dishes using the art of wok cooking. Your dedication to maintaining high standards of food quality and consistency, even under the pressure of high customer demand, is crucial to our success. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced Wok Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and can maintain exceptional food quality under high volume. Join our team and help create experiences for our customers. Key Responsibilities: Proven Experience: Demonstrate your expertise with 2-5 years of Professional Work Experience, High-Volume Cooking Experience, and experience in Asian Cuisine. Culinary Mastery: Showcase your in-depth knowledge of Wok cooking through stir-frying, deep-frying, steaming, and Asian flavor profiles. Diverse Menu Preparation: Prepare a variety of dishes, including stir-fried noodles, rice, vegetables, meats, seafood, and curries, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Speed and Efficiency: Work quickly and efficiently under high-volume demands, maintaining high productivity without compromising food quality or safety. Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized work area by properly storing ingredients, utensils, and equipment. Pressure Handling: Multitask and work efficiently under pressure to ensure timely meal preparation. Quality Control: Consistently produce dishes that meet our quality standards and presentation guidelines, adjusting seasoning, temperature, and cooking times as needed. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely food service. Communicate ingredient shortages or equipment issues to the shift lead or head chef. Reporting and Growth: Report all operational needs and equipment or kitchen aspects needing repair or improvement to management. Shift Availability: AM Shift: 9 am/10 am - 6 pm PM Shift: 6 pm - 3 am Orbital Kitchens is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Our dedication to evolving business practices makes us a forward-thinking and innovative organization.

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  • Chef de Cuisine - Wollman Rink
    Chef de Cuisine - Wollman Rink
    2 months ago
    $8500–$9000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices. We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset. Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We are seeking a talented, organized, and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen operations at Wollman Rink and deliver exceptional culinary experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about food quality, team development, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing kitchen staff, maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards, managing inventory and purchasing, and ensuring every dish is prepared and presented with excellence and consistency. Responsibilities Culinary Excellence & Kitchen Operations • Ensure the timely preparation, freshness, quality, and consistency of all dishes served., • Maintain high standards for food presentation, plating, and execution across all services., • Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal culinary initiatives., • Monitor kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, organization, and smooth daily service. Leadership & Team Development • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen team in a fast-paced environment., • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and mentor cooks, food preparation staff, and dishwashers., • Coordinate staff schedules, assignments, and daily workflow to meet operational needs., • Establish and maintain performance standards that promote accountability, consistency, and teamwork. Food Safety & Sanitation • Maintain strict compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations., • Implement and enforce hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures., • Monitor kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and operational efficiency. Inventory, Purchasing & Administrative Management • Manage inventory levels and oversee the ordering of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment., • Submit purchase orders and maintain accurate inventory and cost controls., • Purchase products from company-approved vendors while ensuring quality and budget expectations are met., • Support operational and financial goals through effective labor and resource management. Collaboration & Guest Experience • Partner closely with the General Manager and front-of-house leadership to ensure strong communication and seamless service execution., • Address guest or client concerns related to food quality and service in a professional and timely manner., • Continuously seek feedback to improve culinary offerings and the overall guest experience. Qualifications • Minimum of 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume hospitality environment., • Strong culinary background with professional references required., • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations best practices., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel., • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills., • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities., • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with kitchen, service, and leadership teams., • Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and strong work ethic., • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate preferred. Location: Wollman Rink, 830 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Base salary: $85,000 – $90,000 year, based on experience Benefits: PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, paid safe and sick leave, and an FSA (Flexible Spending Account). Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. Great Performance is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on their ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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