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Job DescriptionBenefits: Location: Multi-Unit Support (Serving 5 Dive Bar & Grille Locations) Pay: $16$18/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full-time, flexible shifts (early mornings, days, some weekends) Position Overview:Were looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Prep Cook to support bulk food production for multiple Dive Bar & Grille locations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in consistency, and can handle high-volume prep while maintaining quality and organization. Youll play a key role in keeping all locations stocked with fresh, properly prepared ingredients. Key Responsibilities Bulk Prep & Production • Prepare large batches of ingredients (proteins, sauces, vegetables, etc.) for 5 locations, • Follow standardized recipes and portioning guidelines, • Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and presentation across all locationsKitchen Operations, • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient prep area, • Label, date, and properly store all prepped items, • Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortagesFood Safety & Compliance, • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards, • Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation (FIFO) of all productsTeam Support, • Work closely with kitchen managers and leadership to meet production needs, • Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries as neededQualifications, • Previous kitchen or prep cook experience preferred (high-volume experience a plus), • Strong knife skills and knowledge of basic cooking techniques, • Ability to follow recipes and prep lists with accuracy, • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently, • Ability to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periodsWhat We Offer, • Consistent full-time hours, • Competitive hourly pay ($16$18/hour), • Growth opportunities within a multi-location restaurant group, • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Job Description F&F Restaurant is seeking Pizza Cooks! Cooks will work closely with the F&F Pizzeria Back of House and Front of House Managers to set up, organize, and execute pizza preparation, stocking, and quality control to ensure the successful service while maintaining company standards and consistency. Individuals possess a passion for food, a team mentality, and a positive attitude. Job Requirements: • 1+ years pizza/dough making experience, • Knowledge of health regulations- Food Handler’s Certification/Servesafe preferred, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Familiarity working with deck pizza ovens, and high volume production, • Basic knife skills and comfort in a small kitchen, • Strong communication, organization, and a team player, • Flexible availability for varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, • High attention to detail and adherence to recipes

Job Description OTB at the North Park Boathouse in Allison Park, PA is looking for experienced prep cooks and line cooks to join our strong team. We are located right in the heart of the park on North Park Lake in the historic stone Boathouse at 10301 Pearce Mill Road. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and hard-working. Full and Part time positions available, weekend availability is a must. Responsibilities • Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies;, • Chop vegetables, prepare sauces and other food preparation;, • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff;, • Clean up station and take care of leftover food;, • Stock inventory;, • Cooking experience or back-of -house experience preferred;, • Ablility to meet all scheduling commitments;, • Ablity to anticipate needs of others and proactively work to meet those needs;, • Free shift meals;, • 1 week paid vacation after 90 days;, • Most major Holiday's off including Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day;, • Room for growth;, • Health Care and Dental available for full-time employees; Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour based on level of experience. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

Job Description Vector Marketing is filling part-time sales positions with an emphasis on customer service. Primary responsibilities include working with customers, selling our Cutco products, and writing up any orders. There is a base pay not based on sales, but reps have an opportunity to earn more based on commission. Previous experience is not required. We provide flexible schedules for anyone looking to make some extra income around their current schedule. Position Details: • Reps are paid weekly – base or commission, whichever is higher for the week. We have a commission structure set up based on performance. Reps are paid $24.00 base-appt (per presentation, not based on sales or results). There is an opportunity to make more, but there is still a fallback for the sales rep to make an income even if they have an off week., • Solid training – We teach our reps how to do well in this role before they start and offer continued support and additional training as time goes on., • Flexible scheduling – We help our reps create a schedule that works best for them. Some work as much as possible, some work part time, while others choose to extra income around other commitments such as classes, other jobs, or family commitments. Summer work is available for those who are looking for seasonal work., • Product - We sell Cutco products that are used in the home focusing on the kitchen and some gardening tools as well. Previous experience & knowledge about home goods isn’t needed., • Location - Sales reps work locally after training, meetings and training are held in the office., • Advancement – Reps who work here long term (even if they only work part time) have an opportunity to move along several different career paths including management and career sales professional. Basic Requirements: • Enjoy working with people, • At least 18 years old or 17 and a 2026 HS Graduate, • Some conditions apply, • Willing to learn and apply new skills. Who would do well: People who have done well with us in the past have had experience in retail, fast food, cashier, call center, administrative assistant, customer service, receptionist, office work, landscaping, and in just about any field you can imagine. We welcome all applicants who have a positive attitude and enjoy working with people. This entry level sales position is a great fit for people who are looking for part time or a flexible work opportunity. If you are a student looking for summer work or just someone who is looking for a flexible schedule, our opportunities can work around your needs. If you think you would be a great fit for our sales team fill out the contact information and a receptionist will follow up with you about setting up a virtual interview with a manager. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Ensure prep items are always available and restock as needed; Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications; Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized cook stations, kitchen coolers, and food st

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Maintain dishwashing and kitchen sanitation to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

First Watch Restaurants - - Responsibilities: Communicate well with others and believe in teamwork; Deliver high-quality, safe food in a fast-paced kitchen; Follow our recipes and use only fresh ingredients; Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized station; Must be at least 18 years of age.

Cracker Barrel - - Responsibilities: Greet guests, roll out biscuits, or keep the kitchen humming; Keep pots, pans, forks, and plates spotless and ready to go; Juggle a few things at once; Stay organized and move with purpose; Bring a team-first mindset.

Earl Enterprise - - Responsibilities: Clean all kitchen and service wares; Set up, maintain, clean, and organize the dish area; Operate the dish machine in a safe and efficient manner; Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen; Maintain the proper levels for temperature and chemicals

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, and other dishwasher items; Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas; Follow health and safety guidelines and sanitation practices; Assist with basic food preparation support as needed; Support restaurant sta

SSA Attractions Group - - Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation; Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly; Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, includi

Compass Group - 5900 Penn Avenue - Responsibilities: Maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen, work areas, equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition; Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine; Ke

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Support kitchen operations by preparing ingredients for service and ensuring consistent, high-quality prep throughout shift.

Twin Peaks - - Responsibilities: Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware per sanitation requirements; Operate dishwashing machine and regulate water temperature; Unload dishwashing machine after a wash to store utensils and dishes; Sweep and scrub kitchen floors to maintain cleanliness; Restock supp

Station Square Dr - [Line Cook / Kitchen Staff / FT & flexible PT schedules available] - As a Prep Cook @ The Melting Pot, you'll: Follow all of the company's specifications and procedures to ensure Perfect Food; Follow and uses all food safety procedures and logs; Follow all food rotation and re-st

UPMC - - Responsibilities: Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures; Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures; Cleans and maintains floors and walls in desig

Station Square Dr - [Busser / Kitchen Staff / FT & flexible PT schedules available] - As a Dishwasher @ The Melting Pot, you'll: Perform dish machine set-up and maintenance; Use proper pre-soaking procedures, cleaning fondue pots, cleaning fondue forks, and following proper chemical usage; Immediate

HHM Hotels - - Responsibilities: Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans.Operate dishwashing and other kitchen cleaning equipment.Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.Stock supp

Buca di Beppo - 6600 Robinson Centre Dr [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Buca di Beppo, you'll: Contribute to the success of the restaurant by preparing all menu items to specification; Prepare all menu items applicable to your station; Maintain a clean, organized, and safe line area.

Topgolf - 400 Presto-Sygan Road - Responsibilities: Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand.Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated storage areas.Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.Sweep a

Dave & Busters - - Responsibilities: Clean, sanitize, and properly store all dishes, flatware, utensils and kitchenware; Operate equipment safely and correctly; Maintain cleanliness of dish and kitchen areas, floors, walls and drains; Assist with line maintenance and prep as needed; Maintain a coop

Brookdale Senior Living - 1050 McNeilly Road - Responsibilities: Operates a dish washing machine to clean dishes, glasses, cups, trays, silverware, and other food service equipment; Dishwashers keep all food prep and service areas sanitary, empty garbage, and sweep/mop kitchen floors; Assists with p

Marriott Hotels - 1000 Penn Avenue - Responsibilities: Operate cleaning equipment and tools including dishwashing machine; Wash and disinfect kitchen and store room areas; Receive deliveries and rotate stock; Ensure clean wares are stored properly; Move and handle objects up to 50 pounds without ass

Texas Roadhouse - 130 Andrew Drive - Responsibilities: Assist in preparing made-from-scratch menu items on a busy kitchen line.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - - Responsibilities: Set up cook stations; Prepare food items by following Gold Standard recipes, portion and presentation specifications; Restock, clean and maintain cook station items throughout the shift; Clean, sanitize, and organize the kitchen, walk-in coolers, an

Food And Event Delivery Driver - Cochran.At Roots, we are passionate about making healthy food taste awesome.We strive to empower people through natural food and believe in the potential of humans to do great things.We believe that great food can fuel any lifestyle--whether you choose to participate

Sometimes there will be set up of the food involved. Food And Event Delivery Driver - McKnight. At Roots, we are passionate about making healthy food taste awesome.

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and win

Texas Roadhouse - 3466 William Penn Highway - Responsibilities: Prepare made-from-scratch food; Assist in running a busy station; Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation; Collaborate with kitchen team; Learn and cross-train on recipes.

Bar Louie - JobID: 200-188247 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Bar Louie, you'll: Learn the menu Top to Bottom and Inside and out; Prepare and present every item with 100% adherence to the recipe specifications; Ensure all food is maintained and served at the correct temper

Earl Enterprise - - Responsibilities: Consistently prepare high-quality food in a timely manner and follow all company recipes and specifications.Set up Line according to kitchen guidelines and par sheets.Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of your work station and the Kitchen.Inspect food prep

Food And Event Delivery Driver - Robinson.

Golden Nugget - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items as a Line Cook for high-volume kitchen.

Texas Roadhouse - 511 Clairton Blvd - Responsibilities: Assist kitchen team in preparing and plating made-from-scratch meals during peak hours.

Chilis - 7404 McKnight Road - Responsibilities: Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kit

Chilis - 855 Freeport Road - Responsibilities: Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitc

Food And Event Delivery Driver - Liberty Ave. At Roots, we are passionate about making healthy food taste awesome. We strive to empower people through natural food and believe in the potential of humans to do great things.

Sage Hospitality Group - 107 6th Street - Responsibilities: Check items against recipe cards and verify use records for all items served; Monitor line setup prior to meal functions for maximum efficiency; Maintain kitchen 'clean as you go' policy and equipment maintenance; Prepare food following rec

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and win

Chilis - 2207 Mountain View Drive - Responsibilities: Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures; Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Communicate ticket times to Team Members; Keep food orders flowing continuously from t

Dave & Busters - - Responsibilities: Prepare and cook food items by recipe and to specification; Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas; Adhere to safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Follow prep sheets to control costs and reduce waste; Assist other team members as needed a

Station Square Dr - [Prep Cook / Kitchen Staff / FT & flexible PT schedules available] - As a Line Cook @ The Melting Pot, you'll: Follow all of the company's specifications and procedures to ensure Perfect Food; Follow and use all food safety procedures and logs; Follow all food rotation and re-sto

Job DescriptionGopuff is seeking Operations Associates, Baristas to join our team. This role blends operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure our customers receive accurate, high-quality orders every time. Whether you’re preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages, managing inventory, or keeping the facility organized, you’ll play a key role in making sure our operations run smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are the same—you may be restocking shelves, preparing food and drinks to spec, packing orders, or supporting inbound deliveries. If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.Responsibilities • Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food menu items by following recipes, production cards, and presentation standards, • Ensure accuracy and quality of all packaged food and beverage items staged for delivery, • Receive, unpack, and replenish product deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies, • Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision, • Maintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spaces, • Manage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful preparation practices, • Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per food safety standards, • Complete and document cleaning tasks as outlined in best practices, • Safely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies as needed, • Work in varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors within the site, • Complete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standards, • Perform other duties based on business needsQualifications:, • High School Diploma or GED equivalent, • Food service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required), • Welcoming and collaborative team mindset, • Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processes, • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work, • Essential functions include the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shifts, • Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidaysWhat We Offer:, • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for full-time employees), • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, • 25% employee discount & FAM Membership, • Vacation and Sick Time for eligible employees, • EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)Pay:, • Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing, and pay may vary depending on your location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area., • Pittsburgh, PA Pay Rate: USD $14.50/hr

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Wellness resources Team Member - Full Time/Anytime Availability (REQUIRED) Chick-fil-A at Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA Who We Are: • Voted as Americas favorite & one of the fastest-growing quick-service restaurants in the country, • Industry leader in Customer Service & Hospitality, • Faith-based, individually owned & operated companyPay Type: $18.00 (during training) - $19.00/hr (after training) Requirements: • Full-Time Position, 40+ hours per week, • Must have anytime availability (Monday Saturday from 6:00 AM 10:30 PM), • Must be willing to learn and work Front of House and Back of House positions, • Ability to work at a quick, yet efficient and thorough pace, • Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic, • Positive attitude, • Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members, • Customer Service-Oriented, • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for up to 10 hours, and be physically active for extended periodsOur Benefits:, • 40 hours Paid Time Off, • Access to scholarship up to $2,500 per year, • Sundays Off, • Flexible Hours, • Employee Meals, • Opportunities for Advancement and Leadership Skill Development, • Positive and Encouraging Work EnvironmentFront of House Responsibilities:, • Positive and serving attitude with a warm personality, • Use our CORE 4 model to serve drive thru guests: eye contact, smile, speak enthusiastically, stay connected, • Greeting and serving guests with enthusiasm, courtesy, and hospitality, • Operating the register and iPads at the drive thru, • Look for opportunities to stock or clean when not serving a customer, • Taking orders with speed and accuracy at the drive thru, • Learn all positions, including headset and order taking, monitor or bagging, and window, • Checking for product quality and consistency, • Assist leadership in executing opening or closing procedures, • Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu itemsBack of House Responsibilities:, • Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards, • Be knowledgeable of the assignments for all kitchen stations, including fries, breading, assembling, boards, and food prep, • Prepare cold individual and catering menu items, • Stock kitchen inventory as needed, • Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times, • Keep up-to-date with new products rolled out by Chick-fil-A corporate, • Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Kitchen Manager, • Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training and stay up-to-date on any changes

Job DescriptionGopuff is seeking Operations Associates, Baristas to join our team. This role blends operational excellence with food & beverage preparation to ensure our customers receive accurate, high-quality orders every time. Whether you’re preparing handcrafted Starbucks beverages, managing inventory, or keeping the facility organized, you’ll play a key role in making sure our operations run smoothly behind the scenes. No two days are the same—you may be restocking shelves, preparing food and drinks to spec, packing orders, or supporting inbound deliveries. If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.Responsibilities • Prepare quality Starbucks beverages and food menu items by following recipes, production cards, and presentation standards, • Ensure accuracy and quality of all packaged food and beverage items staged for delivery, • Receive, unpack, and replenish product deliveries; confirm inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies, • Pick, pack, and stage customer orders with speed and precision, • Maintain organization and cleanliness across the kitchen, café, and facility spaces, • Manage waste and spoilage by following FIFO and mindful preparation practices, • Monitor and record temperature-sensitive food items per food safety standards, • Complete and document cleaning tasks as outlined in best practices, • Safely handle, scan, and move product; operate carts, pallet jacks, and dollies as needed, • Work in varying environments, including freezers and multiple floors within the site, • Complete required Starbucks training and uphold Gopuff and Starbucks safety, sanitation, and compliance standards, • Perform other duties based on business needsQualifications:, • High School Diploma or GED equivalent, • Food service, retail, or operations experience preferred (but not required), • Welcoming and collaborative team mindset, • Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and multi-step processes, • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work, • Essential functions include the ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 49 lbs during shifts, • Comfortable working flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidaysWhat We Offer:, • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (for full-time employees), • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, • 25% employee discount & FAM Membership, • Vacation and Sick Time for eligible employees, • EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)Pay:, • Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing, and pay may vary depending on your location. Compensation for U.S. locations is based on a cost-of-labor index for that geographic area., • Pittsburgh, PA Pay Rate: USD $14.50/hr

Job DescriptionPapa John's is seeking a Restaurant Team Member to join our vibrant team! This is your chance to be part of a fun, fast-paced environment where you'll help provide exceptional customer service and serve delicious pizzas. Whether you’re in the kitchen or helping customers, your role is key to ensuring a top-notch experience for everyone who walks through our doors. We offer tasty rewards, including: • Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit., • Papa John's discounts, both on and off the clock. Responsibilities: • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas., • Collaborate with the team to tackle busy shifts, especially during peak hours., • Accurately and efficiently prepare food orders to meet Papa John’s high-quality standards., • Assist with inventory management to keep stock levels where they need to be., • Strong communication skills to interact with customers and teammates effectively., • A team-oriented mindset and a positive attitude., • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Papa John's seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities, and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People! At Papa John's, we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team that we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally, Papa John's has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people. Papa John's is an equal-opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company's philosophies of promotion from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.

Job DescriptionGood Times and Great Pay are on the Menu! Papa John's is looking for a Restaurant Team Member! This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, delivering excellent customer service and serving delicious pizzas to our loyal customers. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll have a key role in our kitchen and customer service operations. Our fast-paced environment emphasizes teamwork and customer satisfaction. We offer tasty rewards, including: • Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit., • Papa John's discounts, both on and off the clock. Responsibilities: • Assist with inventory management and ensuring stock levels are maintained., • Work as part of a fast-paced team, especially during peak hours., • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas., • Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring every guest has a positive experience., • Must be authorized to work in the United States., • Excellent communication skills to engage with customers and teammates., • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Papa John's seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities, and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People! At Papa John's, we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally; Papa John's has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people. Papa John's is an equal-opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company philosophies of promotion from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.

Meets and/or exceeds sales and profit goals by following up on sales leads, monitoring market trends and growing the positive reputation of the company. Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems. The