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  • Seasonal Events Team Member
    Seasonal Events Team Member
    3 hours ago
    $20 hourly
    Full-time
    Mott Haven, The Bronx

    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. \*MUST BE WILLING/ABLE TO DRIVE A FOOD TRUCK\* Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Seasonal Events Team Members to work on our NYC Ice Cream Truck team (Events). Our scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors as they exemplify our world-class standards in everything they do. Our Ice Cream Truck team has the opportunity to work music festivals (Governors Ball Music Festival), movie sets, private parties and more! We are looking for self-starters who are easily able to work as part of a team or alone. The ideal candidate is someone with amazing energy, fantastic people skills, and a love for ice cream! This role requires a local Department of Health Food Handlers License. DOH requires you are 18 years or older. This role requires a Motor Vehicle Record. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Display amazing customer service and positively represent the Van Leeuwen brand, • Maintain sound food handling and cleaning practices, • Exhibit menu and product knowledge, and accurately serve offerings to company standards, • Follow company protocols, driving and safety rules, • Effectively communicate with other team members and management while on shift, • Work happily and respectfully as part of the team, show initiative when needed, • Promote an environment of fun, kindness, and respect JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older (18+), • Food or other customer service experience, • Flexible availability (weekends are a MUST), • Self-motivation and ability to work independently, • Ability to drive an Ice Cream Truck (Food Truck), • Ability to effectively work well as part of a team and autonomously, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to multi-task, • 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, • Exceptionally high standards for cleanliness, • Valid driver's license required, • NYC DOH Food Handlers license 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! 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. Hourly Range $20---$20 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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  • FOH/ BOH Team Member
    FOH/ BOH Team Member
    1 day ago
    $15–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

    About Us Laced Bakes isn’t just a café — it’s a movement. We blend cannabis, culture, food, and community to create a one-of-a-kind experience. From infused treats to signature PotTails, we’re building a space that’s inclusive, high-energy, and rooted in creativity. As a Black, queer-owned business, we take pride in creating a space that feels good, looks good, and runs right — and that takes a strong, reliable team. Who We’re Looking For We’re hiring team members with hustle, discipline, and pride in their work. This is a hands-on role — not just serving customers, but keeping the entire space clean, organized, and running smoothly. If you’re someone who takes initiative, moves with purpose, and doesn’t wait to be told what to do, you’ll fit right in. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve infused drinks, mockails, and food items, • Provide strong, welcoming customer service (with light education on products), • Operate POS systems (Square + Stripe) for orders and payments, • Run food and drinks efficiently during service and events, • Maintain high cleaning standards (mopping, scrubbing floors, wiping surfaces, trash handling, deep cleaning), • Restock inventory and keep service areas organized, • Support events, private bookings, and activations, • Stay proactive — if something needs to be done, handle it What We’re Looking For • Strong work ethic — you move with urgency and take pride in doing things right, • Comfortable using or learning Square and Stripe POS systems, • Ability to clean thoroughly and consistently (not surface-level), • Team player mentality — no “that’s not my job” attitude, • Reliable, punctual, and able to handle fast-paced environments, • Willingness to learn about cannabinoids, terpenes, and infused products Bonus Points If You • Have worked in cannabis or are comfortable in that environment, • Can lift 40–50 lbs (restocking, cleaning, event setup), • Have NYC Food Handler’s Certification (or are willing to get it) Compensation & Perks • Employee discounts on food and products, • Opportunity to grow within a unique and expanding concept, • Hands-on experience in cannabis, events, and hospitality Important This is a hands-on, active role. Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the space is just as important as serving customers.

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    8 days ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    If you’ve got the discipline, we’ve got the sushi dojo If you’re the kind of sushi cook who pays attention, takes pride in clean work, and wants to grow through discipline and technique — you’ll fit in here. Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re committed. This position works out of the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. THE WHY Sushi by Scratch believes that a team that is well taken care of will pay it forward to our guests, teammates and communities. Our goal is to support you so you can support those around you. We run organized kitchens, care about standards, communicate. We show up for each other day in and day out. Our culture is professional, focused, supportive and FUN! Sushi by Scratch Restaurants sees the value in teaching, training, and knows that cooks become chefs through mentorship, guidance and commitment. Everyone here is working toward the same goal — consistency, craft, and great hospitality. The expectation is simple: be prepared, be respectful, and bring pride to your work. THE ROLE You’ll be responsible for: • Executing recipes and techniques accurately, • Keeping a clean, organized station, • Learning and upholding SBS standards and systems, • Supporting daily service with focus and professionalism, • Working clean, orderly prep and maintaining quality, • Sushi rice production, sauces, fish storage, and rotation, • Bringing a positive attitude and respect for hospitality Non-Negotiables • 2+ years of kitchen experience (fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred), • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • High personal and professional standards, • Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently, • Legally eligible to work in the U.S., • Current ServSafe Food Handler or ability to obtain before starting, • Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in prep + service, • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems, • Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment The Extras We Appreciate • Experience in Michelin-level or similar kitchens, • Strong sushi fundamentals or Japanese cuisine background, • Jedi-level time management and station organization, • Curiosity about technique, ingredients, and craft, • Interest in mentoring or being a supportive teammate, • Comfort adapting to structured systems and evolving standards, • Familiarity with hospitality-driven service cadence, • Desire to contribute creatively as you grow On top of that Compensation $65,000–$75,000 / year** And additional benefits and perks For full time and part time that qualify you’ll get a full benefits package: • 401(k) + matching, • Health, dental, vision, • PTO after 60 days, • Employee discounts, • Wellness resources, • Opportunities for advancement

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