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  • Line Cook
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    Line Cook
    4 hours ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Union

    We are a lifestyle brand! We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle, offering an intimate, yet fast and consistent, experience to our customers. We love and take pride in what we do, and we currently offer an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ever-growing brand in this industry. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines., • Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies., • Ensure food is prepared in a timely manner., • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations., • Work collaboratively with the BOH team to ensure smooth and efficient operations., • Assist in receiving deliveries and putting them away in appropriate storage areas., • Show willingness and ability to cross-train across various roles in the restaurant to ensure rapid growth in responsibilities and contribution to team success., • Support with any additional duties assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 1-2 years experience working in a food production facility, fast-paced restaurant, etc., • Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense., • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously., • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality food., • Excellent time management and organizational skills., • Great communication and teamwork skills., • Must be familiar with the measurement system., • Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds. BENEFITS: • Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, and more., • Discounted Meals, • Growth & Advancement Opportunities, • 401(k) Plan with Company Match The general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job classification are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, essential job functions, duties, skills required and other job requirements of personnel in this role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Pura Vida Miami is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that building a team with diverse perspectives and experiences makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected to the communities we serve. Agency Disclaimer We’ve got this covered! At Pura Vida Miami, our Talent Acquisition team leads all hiring efforts internally. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, we mean it. Any resumes sent our way without a signed agreement in place (including those sent directly to our team or hiring managers) will be considered property of Pura Vida Miami and we won’t be responsible for any fees. If you’re interested in partnering with us, reach out to our Talent team first. We’re happy to connect the right way! $18.00 - $20.00/HOUR

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  • Food Preparer
    Food Preparer
    14 days ago
    $17–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Port Richmond, Staten Island

    The Kitchen Prep Person is responsible for preparing ingredients and proteins for daily kitchen operations. This role helps keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and ready for service by handling cleaning, cutting, seasoning, portioning, and basic food prep tasks according to company standards. Key Responsibilities: • Clean, wash, trim, and prepare meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, • Cut, portion, and season meats for daily service, • Clean and prepare fish, shrimp, salmon, snapper, and other seafood items, • Prep vegetables including cabbage, peppers, onions, carrots, and other produce, • Prepare ingredients for menu items and daily specials, • Assist with marinating, seasoning, and organizing proteins for cooking, • Cook and prepare pasta or other assigned pre-cooked items as needed, • Label, date, and store all prepared food items properly, • Maintain a clean and sanitary prep station at all times, • Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards, • Keep prep area stocked, organized, and ready for the line cooks and chefs, • Notify management when inventory or prep items are running low, • Assist with receiving and organizing kitchen deliveries when needed, • Arrive on time and ready to work, • Complete all prep assigned for the day efficiently and correctly, • Maintain consistency in cuts, portions, and seasoning, • Keep work area clean throughout the shift, • Work with urgency while still maintaining quality, • Follow instructions and communicate clearly with the kitchen team, • Previous kitchen prep experience preferred, • Ability to handle raw meat, seafood, and produce safely, • Ability to stand for long periods and lift kitchen supplies/products, • Good knife skills and attention to detail, • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented, • Dependable, • Hardworking, • Clean and organized, • Fast but careful, • Willing to learn, • Team player

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