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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts We are looking for Kitchen Assistants and Cooks to join our growing team! Catered Events, Public Dinners & Chef Competitions: you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or public dinners and brunches. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons and are curated directly for the client. Hands-On Classes: In addition to helping with preparing and cooking for events, you will have an opportunity to work cooking classes. You will use your knowledge to help our guests learn techniques and culinary skills, set mise en place, assist the chef, and deliver excellent hospitality to create an enjoyable customer experience. The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs in an educational and fun environment. Compensation: Hourly Wage is $16 - $19 per hour plus additional tips Flexible work schedule! Must be available for evening and weekend shifts. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner., • Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for our guests., • Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes and events and ensure that all equipment is clean and functional., • Prepare mise en place for the workstations, which includes measuring, washing, and preparing ingredients and equipment., • Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in place and staff is prepared to greet customers., • During class, assist the Chef/Culinary Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment., • Answering questions raised by students on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and deferring to the chef instructor where needed., • Make sure the kitchen and prep areas remain clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as the class or event progresses and any spills or messes are quickly cleared. Make sure that used equipment is brought to the dishwasher., • Return clean dishes, tools and equipment to the designated storage areas in the classroom / kitchen., • Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored., • Review ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are accounted for., • High school diploma or GED required., • Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired), • Minimum 1 2 years of experience in the food industry, • Must be familiar with and can identify food ingredients, • Must have an understanding of food and kitchen safety, • Demonstrate ability to multi-task, • Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion, • Ability to bend and lift 40 60 pounds, • Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions, • Must understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience, • Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, • Good communication including listening skills required, • Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team, • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines, • Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, • A strong interest in food and cooking preferred

Job Description Cook Our first Smashburger restaurant opened in 2007 with one single notion in mind; to serve a better burger! Better burgers takes better service, support and teamwork. That's why we treat our team members fairly in a diverse and safe environment. With an average of 10 restaurants opening each year, we invest in building internal opportunities for our teams’ learning and growth.” We just build better. Better Burgers. Better Teams. Better Experiences. Better Benefits: Build a better experience work & lifestyle! • Tip share-earn up to $2/hr. extra in tips, • Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*, • 50% of the best burgers around (or other menu options), • Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment, • Medical, Dental and Vision Options**, • Paid time off – vacation and sick**, • 401K match (21 and older), • Employee Assistance Program, • Fast track for career opportunities and management experience *Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions Cook Responsibilities • Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, our cooks are the champions of better burgers! In this role you will:, • Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders, • Reading, preparing and cooking food orders to specifications is a must! This ensures guest satisfaction, gold standards and minimizes waste, • Be a team player. Must be able to work with others on the line and communicate effectively with Guest Service Experts (GSE) and managers in a busy restaurant environment, • Ensure all food items are rung in prior to preparing orders; but be flexible to verbal instructions being called back (sometimes GSEs or guests get the order wrong from intake – we are all human), • Have pride in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times with the use of company approved cleaning products, • Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment with proper PPE, • Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock and close the kitchen, • Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing promotions, • Assist GSEs in managing dining room cleanliness and efficient food delivery, and other duties as assigned by management, • No experience necessary – we build better skills! Must successfully complete Smashburger training program, • Must be 16 years of age or older, • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time; move, reach, grasp and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs., • Kneel, bend, twist, stoop and smash, • Ability to work in high temperatures – it gets hot in the kitchen!, • Showing up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the job, • Follow Smashburger uniform standards, • Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations, • Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents; Smashburger participates in E-verify All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description Job Purpose: The Cook is responsible for quality of food ingredients used and preparation methods. The Cook prepares basic food and menu items needed in filling catering orders based on customer requests. This position is an on-site team player and production support for all orders as well as being called on at times to shop and produce specialty items not in ACW spec books. The Cook is required to take immediate action in all orders received and is required to produce high quality menu items and recipes as instructed by the General Manager and Kitchen Management. The Cook prepares all foods to specification to include all hot foods, designed salads, sandwiches, canapés, desserts, sauces, and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Cook is responsible for culinary quality and supports all culinary initiatives, learns all standard ACW food displays, culinary practices, as well as the safe use of fresh ingredients. The Cook works in partnership with all cooks, prep staff, porters, and management, to provide production solutions in situations arising that require action and critical thinking. The Cook work is based on following company procedures related to food quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and accuracy in cost. Responsibilities and Associated Duties: • The Cook will participate in the process of training and directing new and existing Air Culinaire team members, take time to ensure all food, packaging, labeling, and allergens on all trays and are made with accuracy, food safety and HACCP compliance., • The Cook will assist in the butchering of meats and fish and assist with the daily operations of the kitchen., • Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet ACW specifications and quality standards., • Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment while directing the other team members to do the same., • Air Culinaire Worldwide employees have the flexibility to design the benefit selections best suited for their needs., • Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment., • 401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions., • Plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment., • Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution., • Available Dental and Vision insurance, • Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life., • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance., • Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance., • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans), • Generous Vacation Program for full time employees, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • See our benefits here 2025 Benefits Guide, • A High School diploma is required., • Minimum 3 years kitchen experience is required., • Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45-days of hire., • Must be punctual and dependable., • Must have an understanding of cooking techniques., • Must have strong banquet and knife skills., • Ability to read and follow recipes., • Communicate effectively with team members., • Spanish Speaker preferred., • Culinary experience in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies- or its equivalent required, with experience in new culinary trends preferred., • Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as direct and work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential., • Must be energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated to assist in food preparation and presentation., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, stand for long periods of time, as well as walk, read orders, listening while discussing orders with fellow co-workers., • The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, push, pull, reach, and carry items with hands and arms., • Pre- employment criminal background check, • Pre-employment Drug Test, • MVR (if applicable to the position) This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company. Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC. does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

Job Description Job Summary: The Prep Cook is responsible for the quality of food ingredients used; preparation methods personally used as well as those used while working with the kitchen staff. The Prep Cook prepares food needed in filling catering orders based on established recipes or customer requests. The Prep Cook will be an on-site team player and production support for all orders. The Prep Cook prepares all foods to specification to include all hot foods, sauces, and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Prep Cook is responsible for culinary quality and supports all culinary initiatives, learns all standard ACW food displays, practices culinary artistry as well as the safe use of fresh ingredients, quality and finesse in culinary design and presentation. The Prep Cook works in partnership with all cooks, expeditors and management staff providing production solutions in situations arising that require action and critical thinking in providing clients with the highest of quality and craftsmanship in all culinary preparation. Responsibilities and Associated Duties: The Prep Cook prepares all menu items according to Air Culinaire preparation methods while maintaining Air Culinaire Standards. The Prep Cook is a culinary professional in the ACW kitchen and is responsible to conduct himself or herself in the utmost professional manner whether working in our kitchen, on-site at a client location and to support all work required to include sanitation, driving, and working with external customers and Tampa support peers. The Prep Cook is responsible for working with the Culinary Team based on the system's specifications associated with all Air Culinaire client orders. The Prep Cook is responsible for verifying that food quality and specifications match the kitchen issued specification in ACES. The Prep Cook is responsible for prioritizing food production orders, quality assurance, verifying the use of proper trays and packaging and the overall compliance with ACES specifications associated with all Air Culinaire specifications and system's orders. • The Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring food quality, use ACW specifications at all times, and to ensure that the food matches the presentation provided in the specifications., • The Prep Cook will assist in the butchering of meats and fish and assist with the daily operations of the kitchen., • Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet ACW specifications and quality standards., • Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized kitchen by setting quat-sanitizer stations, assists in monitoring and journaling temp-logs and using gloves, food safety tools and best practices when cooking in the kitchen., • A High School diploma is required., • Culinary experience in restaurants, hotels or catering, or its equivalent required, with experience in new culinary trends preferred., • Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45-days of hire,, • Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as direct and work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential., • Must be energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated to assist in food preparation and presentation., • Air Culinaire Worldwide employees have the flexibility to design the benefit selections best suited for their needs., • Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment., • 401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions., • Plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment., • Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution., • Available Dental and Vision insurance, • Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life., • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance., • Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance., • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans), • Generous Vacation Program for full time employees, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • See our benefits here 2025 Benefits Guide The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as client orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, reach and carry with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Final candidate for the position will be required the following: • Pre- employment criminal background check, • Pre-employment Drug Test, • MVR (if applicable to the position) This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company. Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC. does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.