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THIS JOB POST IS FOR ALL OUR LOCATIONS! PLEASE ONLY APPLY TO ONE LOCATION* You may indicate your preferred location(s) during the interview process Xi'an Famous Foods is a well-known and respected restaurant group based in NYC serving specialty Chinese cuisine in a fast-casual format. Our Mission Statement: We strive to provide delicious, high quality, and authentic dishes of the historic city of Xi’an, China, based on proprietary family recipes, through outstanding hospitality. We will satiate cravings and promote appreciation of our unique cuisine and culture. We invite you to apply for a Store Associate position with our company! Responsibilities: - Providing great hospitality to all guests in the form of greeting guests, order taking, handing out orders, providing help as necessary - Performing cash handling duties with efficiency and accuracy - Prepare food in kitchen, always adhering to the recipes and standards of the company - Participating in managing inventory ordering and organization of the store - Maintaining cleanliness of stores and wares/equipment - Assist on tasks as requested by management in and around the store(s) Benefits: - $21/hr starting rate, paid training with fast, knowledge-based promotions resulting in wages range of $21-$24.50/hr! - On top of knowledge-based raises, automatic $1 rate increase every year for Associates in good-standing - Paid time off (on top of standard paid sick leave) - Affordable and comprehensive health/dental/vision/pet insurance - 401K plan - Free meal with every shift and additional 25% discount at our restaurants Requirements: - Able to provide proof of full COVID vaccination - Authorized to work in the U.S - Able to speak English - Able to understand and follow work rules and procedures - Able to follow directions from supervisors and perform work tasks assigned - Able to receive constructive criticism in a professional manner - Able to interact productively and professionally with co-workers - Able to report to work at scheduled times and to fulfill job requirements for the duration of shift or until relieved of duties - Able to maintain punctual attendance per company policy consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards - Able to work in various stations with various equipment, which all require the use of all limbs and the ability to see at close distance - Able to perform cash handling duties accurately, knowledge of the Toast POS system is a plus. - Able to lift and move at least 50 pounds - Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time - Able to work well under pressure and multitask - Able to work fast/expeditiously Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

@16/hr 1199 SEIU Union Membership and benefits after waiting period Driver's License Required Multiple Shifts Available Know, understand, and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics. • Recognize, prevent, and Report Abuse. • Support individuals’ unique capacities, personalities, and potential. • Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate. • Support individuals’ emotional, physical, and personal well-being. • Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual. • Assist individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals. • Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior. • Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers, and families in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans. Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional, and positive environment. • Provide structure and support for the individuals. • Demonstrate respect for all people. • Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to individuals. • Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only), and administer medication when required. • Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork. • Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors, and others. • Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities. • Implement daily operations of the assigned residence. • Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports, • Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory training. • Perform SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues. • Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to the medical, physical, psychological, and health needs of the individuals as required. • Ensure the safety of individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies. • Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc. • Prepare and cook meals according to the individual nutritional plan. Shop for food items as needed and ensure leftover food is stored properly. Perform basic kitchen maintenance tasks such as but not limited to emptying the trash and washing dishes. • Adhere to a pre-determined weekly schedule, working the hours scheduled per workweek including weekends, overnights, holidays, day, and/or evening shifts. • Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meetings. • Adhere to and promote the mission, culture, and practices of the Agency.

Our Bussers provide an exceptional customer experience by giving flawless service and creating memorable interactions in the service and presentation of our menu. Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares dining room for guests by cleaning and clothing tables, setting decorations, service plates, and utensils. Protects the establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies. Maintains menu presentation by keeping menus clean, replacing damaged or soiled pages, and cleaning chalkboards. Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, refilling water glasses, and being attentive to additional needs. Supports waitstaff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands and busser stations. Closes dining facility by cleaning chairs and tables, sweeping and vacuuming floors, and removing trash from the facility. Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests. Updates job knowledge by participating in staff training opportunities. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests. Must have the ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency. Must be knowledgeable in the ingredients and preparation methods of menu items. Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities in an efficient and satisfactory manner that meets the minimum standards for productivity, accuracy, cleanliness, harmony and safety. Ability to meet the Standards of Readiness- Overall consistency and organized workflow, meeting customer’s needs by providing variety and freshness by scheduled opening & closing times. Ability to meet Operational Standards including Quality Assurance, guidelines for opening, closing, on hand inventories, ensuring safety for associates and customers with use of use of all equipment, temperature and cleaning standards. Job Requirements: Proficiency in all register applications Ability to learn and understand new programs and applications as job functionality evolves Extensive/extended standing and walking, bending, twisting and lifting. Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly and 50-pound objects occasionally. Must be able to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture content preparation rooms for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in high temperature kitchen preparation areas. Ability to work with all fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences. Must be able to tolerate moderate amounts of dust and chemical fumes from common household cleaning agents such as ammonia during routine housekeeping duties.

We are seeking motivated and dedicated line cooks to join our culinary team. As a Junior Chef, you will play an essential role in preparing meals that align with our mission to EAT FOR A CAUSE . This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, purpose-driven environment while honing your culinary skills. A great for someone starting out in the culinary field and looking to build foundational skills. Key responsibilities:         1.        Assisting Line Cooks: Junior chefs support more experienced chefs in meal preparation, such as chopping ingredients, cooking basic dishes, and helping with plating.         2.        Learning and Development: It is a role meant for learning and gaining hands-on experience. Junior chefs are trained in different kitchen techniques and stations, allowing them to grow their skills. 3.        Kitchen Organization: They are often responsible for maintaining cleanliness, keeping workstations organized, and assisting with inventory management. They ensure efficient flow of the kitchen. 4.        Preparation and Mise en Place: Junior chefs are responsible for preparing ingredients (mise en place) so that the kitchen runs efficiently during service hours.         5.        Basic Cooking Tasks: They may handle simple cooking tasks such as grilling, frying, and baking under supervision, as well as garnishing dishes. ONLY CHATTING WITH APPLICANTS SHOWING SELF IMAGE

We are looking for a competent Restaurant Server to take and deliver orders. You’ll be the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. You need to be quick on your feet (literally and metaphorically) and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers. Responsibilities: -Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order -Attend to customers upon entrance -Present restaurant menus and help customers select food/beverages -Take and serve orders -Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products -Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff -Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude -Issue bills and accept payment Skills: -Proven restaurant serving or servering experience Hands-on experience in cashier duties Attention to cleanliness and safety Patience and customer-oriented approach Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude Responsible and trustworthy High school diploma is a plus but not required Desired Skill(s): Handling cash accurately Processing credit cards Using Point of Sale software Using other restaurant software Using a digital cash register Operating a variety of equipment, such as telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines

We're an upcoming speakeasy cocktail bar hidden within a popular local restaurant. Waiters assist restaurant patrons by noting their order, serving tables their requested drinks, and preparing bills at the end of the table's service. Waiters are also responsible for asking customers if they were satisfied with their drinks and providing any assistance should the customer not be satisfied. To be successful as a waiter you must have the endurance to stand for long hours and have patience with difficult customers. A good waiter anticipates the needs of customers and provides all services in a friendly manner. Waiter Responsibilities: Greet customers and hand out menus. Take beverage orders from customers and place these orders in the kitchen. Make menu recommendations and inform patrons of any specials. Deliver beverages to tables when they have been prepared. Check that customers are satisfied with their drinks Prepare the bill for tables when requested. Cash up bills and ensure that the correct amount has been paid. Administer change to tables if needed. Waiter Requirements: Endurance to walk and stand for long hours. Flexible work hours. Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult customers. Excellent interpersonal skills. Coordination to carry plates or trays without dropping anything.

About Us Harlem Grown’s mission is to inspire youth to live healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition. Harlem Grown operates 13 urban agricultural sites featuring 5 soil-based urban farms, 4 school gardens, 3 hydroponic greenhouses, and a mushroom chamber. All of our sites are located between 122 and 152 Streets in Central Harlem, Manhattan. Since 2021, our programming has served over 10,000 youth in Harlem, we've produced and distributed over 100,000 servings of food, and diverted over 50,000 pounds of food scraps into local compost operations. Our Programs Harlem Grown provides youth and community development programs focused on urban farming, wellness, and sustainability through the lens of racial justice, food justice, social justice, and equity. Our youth focused programs include intensive school partnerships, educational farm tours, a summer camp, a Saturday enrichment program, monthly community events, an afterschool program, and our Mobile Teaching Kitchen. Our community development programs open to all ages include wellness workshops, special events, food scrap collection for composting, and fresh produce distribution to participants, volunteers, and neighborhood residents. Job Overview Harlem Grown is seeking an outgoing and enthusiastic person to assist with the teaching of our educational programs for children ages birth to 18 and their families. The Educator plays a key role in implementing lesson plans in a variety of our community-based programming, including in-schools, after school, community events, and with our Mobile Teaching Kitchen. This person will connect with our community and partners to promote all our educational programming and will participate in the delivery and demonstration of programs alongside Harlem Grown staff. Responsibilities Prepare Youth for Success - Teach and/or co-teach engaging, age-appropriate programs for children and their families in our partner schools, on our farms, and at community-based organizations - Collaborate with the Education Program Manager and other Educators to plan and execute Saturday programming - Teach and/or co-teach Saturday programming for at our 134th and 127th Street Farms - Teach and/or co-teach in-school programming - Co-create affordable, accessible, and culturally responsive recipes to demo on our farms, on our mobile teaching kitchen, and at our partner schools/organizations - Develop project-based lessons/activities for students to engage in during programming - Lead educational farm tours for partner schools, non-partner schools, and community-based organizations Program Implementation - Collaborate with Harlem Grown program staff to deliver mobile teaching kitchen programs, including prep work before the programs, and clean up after the programs - Assist the mobile teaching kitchen staff to maintain the teaching kitchen’s physical upkeep - Drive truck from time to time to and from events at all our program sites - Promote the mobile teaching kitchen as an essential part of Harlem Grown’s programs, seeking out opportunities to bring it around the Harlem and New York City community, and working and liaising with our school/community partners to incorporate it into their events and programming - Represent Harlem Grown at community-based events - Serve as a role model for youth and reinforce Harlem Grown’s values of honesty, respect, and responsibility - Work as a team member to support Harlem Grown initiatives and programs - Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: HS Diploma 1-2 year’s experience working with children 1-2 years' experience working in an after school setting Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Schedule: M-F 10am-6pm September-June; M-F 8am-4pm July-August; some night and weekend availability required. Compensation Range $25 - $25 USD At Harlem Grown, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where each individual feels as if their identity, experience, and values are represented and supported. We are dedicated to creating a space where children, especially those of color, are given the opportunity and skills to lead healthy and ambitious lives. We strongly believe in building a team that reflects and appreciates the underrepresented population of students, families, and people that we serve. Become a member of our family.