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  • Cook
    Cook
    4 days ago
    $19–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    CookCasabuela Café Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Pay: $19-$20/hour + tips (base rate dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of acceded paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days. About Casabuela Café: Where the Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both curiosity and tradition. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—built to serve the village. Designed to feel like grandma’s house, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with texture, comfort, and food made with care. We are a community-forward, family-owned café where connection, culture, and intentional cooking are at the heart of everything we do. The Role: We are seeking a Cook to join us at the opening of our Williamsburg-based café. This role is ideal for someone who values thoughtful preparation, consistency, and culturally rooted food. You will help bring Casabuela’s kitchen vision to life by executing dishes with care, respect, and pride. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute café food items with consistency and attention to detail, • Support daily kitchen operations, prep, and service, • Receive, inspect, accept and store food deliveries, returning and noting damage and spoiled items when necessary, • Support with the completion of daily purchases orders, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards, • Track and record recipe changes, • Track and record kitchen inventory, • Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of hospitality, care, and community What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years experience working as a line cook or prep cook, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Foundational baking and pastry knowledge, a plus, • Strong standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness and safety, • Experience with or strong knowledge of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and flavors (traditional or modern), or a deep willingness to learn and honor the culture, preferred, • Strong knife skills and kitchen techniques, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small-team environment, • A respectful, team-oriented attitude and passion for food made with intention Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of a café from the very beginning, • Cook food rooted in culture, memory, and tradition, • Work daytime hours in a supportive, community-driven space, • Competitive pay with tips If you believe food is a way to care for people and preserve culture, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Pastry Cook
    Pastry Cook
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Éclair Bakery in the heart of the Midtown East is looking for a Pastry Cook to complete its pastry team! Eclair Bakery is looking for a Pastry Cook who will assist The Kitchen Manager and Owner in handling all aspects of the daily pastry production to produce high quality classic French pastries. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the pastry cook must have: Experience with making pastries, cakes and baked goods Passion for pastry arts Interest in learning new technical skills Ability to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the production and restaurant’s trading areas. Good Communication skills, both verbal and written. 2+ year of experience as pastry cook in a similar environment. Detailed oriented and motivated to be proactive in a fast-paced setting. Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to lift up to 20lb Must be able to report for work early (4am start time). Responsibilities Assist in all areas of the pastry production, including but not limited to scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, decorating, and finishing. Assist in all areas of pastry production, and work service as needed. Perform each duty in accordance with the Executive Pastry Chef standards within company policies, practices, and procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in accordance with DOH guidance and sanitation guidelines DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DONT HAVE PASTRY EXPERIENCE Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $24.00) Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts Required Skills French Cooking Time Management french mousse Adaptability Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Creativity Teamwork

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  • Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    3 hours ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    OVERVIEW Citarella is one of the most iconic premium food retailers in the United States, built on more than a century of culinary heritage and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Established in New York City in 1912 as a neighborhood seafood shop, the company has evolved into a family-run gourmet market destination known for “fresh from the source” standards, deep product expertise, and a hospitality-forward customer experience. Today, Citarella operates specialty markets across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The brand is widely recognized for extraordinary seafood and a best-in-class assortment of prime dry-aged meats, chef-prepared foods, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, and a curated lineup of private-label products. Its reputation rests on craftsmanship, pride, operational discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Citarella’s next chapter requires scaling this high-standard, founder-driven business into a durable, professionally managed enterprise capable of sustained growth across markets and channels—while preserving the quality, culture, and customer intimacy that define the brand. We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $500 for the Fish Department (must meet all requirements- payments will be distributed during a specified timeline). Role and Responsibilities As a member of Citarella’s Seafood Team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest service while maintaining deep knowledge of our premium seafood offerings. This position requires pride in product presentation, attention to safety and sanitation standards, and a strong sense of teamwork. You will be responsible for merchandising, product rotation, waste monitoring, and engaging with guests to provide an outstanding shopping experience. • Provide exceptional guest service to drive sales and ensure satisfaction., • Use suggestive selling techniques to promote seafood products., • Receive, unload, and break down deliveries; stock and rotate merchandise., • Ensure all items meet Citarella’s high-quality standards before display., • Prepare seafood items, including cleaning and cooking shrimp and lobster., • Maintain and restock displays while ensuring proper rotation and facing of products., • Apply basic knife skills to prepare seafood as needed., • Adhere to all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DOA), and OSHA safety and sanitation standards., • Use and manage cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety protocols., • Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management., • Maintain a professional, respectful, and guest-facing demeanor at all times., • Complete all assigned duties as directed by the management team. Requirements • 6 months to 1 year of experience in seafood handling, guest service, and sales., • Strong guest service and merchandising skills., • Ability to retain and apply product knowledge., • Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment., • Problem-solving ability and sense of urgency., • Team player with a willingness to support fellow associates., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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  • Line cook
    Line cook
    4 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Title: Line Cook - Espresso Bar Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Line Cook to join our team at an espresso bar. As a line cook, you will be responsible for preparing food items and assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen, ensuring a high standard of food quality, safety, and cleanliness. Key Responsibilities: • Food Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of menu items, such as sandwiches, pastries, salads, and other light meals, according to recipes and customer orders., • Espresso Bar Support: Assist in preparing items that complement espresso drinks, including baked goods, breakfast items, and snacks., • Kitchen Organization: Maintain an organized workstation, keeping all ingredients and tools well-stocked and properly stored., • Cooking Techniques: Use cooking equipment such as ovens, flat top, stoves toasters efficiently and safely., • Quality Control: Ensure all food items are prepared to the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation., • Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and sanitized cooking area in compliance with food safety regulations., • Collaboration: Work closely with baristas and other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food orders are delivered to customers. Qualifications: • Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role is preferred., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices., • Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team., • Passion for food preparation and attention to detail. Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Join our team and help create a welcoming experience for our guests while ensuring top-quality food service in our espresso bar setting! HAVE AT LEAST 1-2 years kitchen/line cook experience

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