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ob Title: Line Cook Location: JFK Airport Compensation:$22.29/H Who We Are On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together worldclass hospitality, award winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences—made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine. How We Do Business How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our Values—Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork—guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work. Why This Job Is a Big Deal! A Cook at OTG is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experience. This role requires the ability to consistently prepare food to precise temperature, portion, and plating standards, while working with urgency and upholding strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols. OTG leaders work closely with cooks to ensure clarity around expectations and goals, while actively supporting skill development and career progression. In This Role, You Will: Prepare menu items for respective stations, ensuring all ingredients are prepped, portioned, and accessible for smooth service. Follow and adhere to OTG specifications and restaurant directions, controlling the quality of all food items prepared and served. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Operate all kitchen equipment efficiently and safely, including knives, stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, and kettles. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, reflecting the standards of OTG. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on guest satisfaction. Assist in training new kitchen staff in procedures, safety protocols, and food preparation techniques. Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, notifying management of any shortages to ensure uninterrupted service. Respond promptly to guest inquiries and feedback during service, ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction. Engage in continuous learning and development of culinary skills to enhance personal and team performance. Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team. Qualifications/Criteria: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. 2+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full service or multi-unit environment preferred. Experience working in a variety of stations; meat, fish, pizza, pasta, garde manger etc. Must successfully obtain ServSafe certification or equivalent within 30 days of being hired, offered by OTG. Knowledge of cooking techniques, safety, and sanitation. Able to lift 35 lbs. or more. Compensation may differ based on a variety of job-related factors that are specific to each candidate. These factors encompass, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, professional experience, education/ training, organizational needs, and market dynamics. Our company is dedicated to offering a fair, equitable, and competitive compensation package that truly reflects the value each individual contributes to the organization Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Resident Counselor Part-Time Position Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Project REAL is seeking dedicated Residential Counselors to join our team. In this role, you will support adults with mental health disabilities as they work toward greater independence and achieve their personal goals within a community residential setting. Key Responsibilities Residential Counselors are responsible for the supervision, support, and care of the individuals residing in our programs. Responsibilities include: • Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents, • Supporting residents with daily living activities and personal goals, • Implementing scheduled recreational and program activities, • Documenting services and residents’ progress, • Assisting with the development and implementation of individualized service plans, • Participating in semiannual and annual resident review meetings, • Advocating for residents’ needs, • Helping residents identify and overcome challenges, • Working collaboratively with program staff and other service providers Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field, • Associate degree in a human services-related field and at least three years of human services experience, • High school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of human services experience, • Other professional qualifications approved in writing by the New York State Office of Mental Health Some local travel is required. A valid driver’s license is required. What We Offer Full-time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package that includes: • Health, dental, and vision coverage, • Life insurance, • Retirement plan, • Tuition reimbursement, • Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and paid time off Our Ideal Candidate Is: • Dependable and reliable, • Compassionate and people-oriented, • Comfortable interacting with residents and working as part of a team, • Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities, • Capable of working independently, • Calm, professional, and effective in challenging situations, • Committed to helping others achieve greater independence Preferred Experience and Certifications • At least one year of caregiving or human services experience, • Current CPR certification Project REAL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Telesales & Business Development Representative Company: Kavazi Job Type: Paid Position Department: Sales & Business Development About Kavazi Kavazi is a growing African lifestyle and fashion brand dedicated to celebrating the beauty, culture, and creativity of African heritage. We offer a diverse collection of African fashion, fabrics, jewelry and accessories, hair and beauty products, cultural products, gifts, and other specialty items for individuals, families, and businesses. Our goal is to bring authentic African culture, style, and craftsmanship to customers around the world through a convenient and engaging shopping experience. Job Summary Kavazi is seeking an energetic and results-driven Telesales & Business Development Representative to help expand our customer base and grow both our retail and wholesale business. In this role, you will connect with prospective customers, businesses, boutiques, retailers, resellers, event organizers, community organizations, and other potential buyers to introduce Kavazi's products and identify new sales opportunities. The ideal candidate is confident on the phone, enjoys building relationships, follows up consistently, and can turn conversations into sales opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Make outbound calls to prospective retail and wholesale customers to introduce Kavazi and its product collections., • Follow up with customers who have previously expressed interest, made inquiries, or shown interest in Kavazi products., • Identify and develop potential wholesale and B2B customers, including boutiques, clothing stores, African specialty stores, resellers, event organizers, community organizations, and other businesses., • Understand each customer's needs and recommend appropriate Kavazi products, collections, quantities, or purchasing options., • Promote Kavazi's African fashion, fabrics, family collections, jewelry, accessories, beauty products, cultural products, gifts, and other merchandise., • Generate interest in new arrivals, seasonal collections, special promotions, and wholesale opportunities., • Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers to encourage repeat purchases and long-term business., • Respond professionally to questions regarding products, pricing, availability, ordering, and other customer inquiries., • Follow up on leads and quotations consistently to move opportunities toward a completed sale., • Handle customer objections professionally and negotiate within approved pricing and sales guidelines., • Maintain accurate records of calls, leads, follow-ups, customer conversations, and sales opportunities using the company's CRM or sales tracking system., • Identify promising markets, businesses, organizations, and customer groups that could benefit from Kavazi's products., • Collect customer feedback and share insights regarding popular products, pricing, customer preferences, and market opportunities with management., • Work closely with Kavazi's sales, marketing, e-commerce, and operations teams to improve customer acquisition and sales performance., • Meet established targets for calls, qualified leads, customer follow-ups, conversions, and sales. Qualifications • Previous experience in telesales, telemarketing, retail sales, inside sales, business development, or customer service is preferred., • Experience in fashion, apparel, fabrics, beauty products, lifestyle products, e-commerce, wholesale, or retail sales is an advantage., • Strong verbal communication skills with the confidence to speak with new customers and business owners., • Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional customer relationships., • Good sales, negotiation, follow-up, and objection-handling skills., • Comfortable making outbound calls and working toward measurable sales targets., • Basic experience with CRM software, spreadsheets, or other customer/sales tracking systems is preferred., • Ability to learn Kavazi's product catalog and confidently recommend products based on customer requirements., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple leads and follow-ups., • Professional English communication skills; additional languages are a plus., • Interest in African fashion, culture, lifestyle products, or multicultural retail is highly desirable. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who understands that successful sales are built on relationships, consistent follow-up, and understanding the customer's needs. You should be comfortable speaking with both individual customers and business owners. Whether helping a customer discover the right outfit or introducing a retailer to Kavazi's wholesale products, you should be enthusiastic about representing the Kavazi brand and creating long-term customer relationships. Why Join Kavazi? At Kavazi, you'll have an opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an emerging African lifestyle brand. You'll gain hands-on experience in retail sales, wholesale business development, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and market expansion. Your work will help introduce more customers and businesses to African fashion, culture, creativity, and craftsmanship while helping Kavazi expand its presence in the U.S. and beyond.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PLC Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain programmable logic controller (PLC) systems used in industrial automation and manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have strong technical and problem-solving skills and experience working with automated machinery and control systems. Responsibilities: Develop, program, and modify PLC control systems for machinery and automated equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC, electrical, and automation system issues. Install, configure, test, and commission PLC-based control systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings. Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and other automation equipment. Perform system testing and make necessary programming adjustments. Conduct preventive maintenance and support equipment upgrades. Identify and resolve equipment downtime and control-system problems. Document PLC programs, system configurations, modifications, and troubleshooting procedures. Work closely with electricians, engineers, maintenance teams, and other technical staff. Follow company safety procedures and industry standards. Provide technical support and training to operators or maintenance personnel as needed. Qualifications: Previous experience as a PLC Programmer, Controls Technician, Automation Technician, or similar role. Strong knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation. Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron is a plus. Knowledge of HMI systems, VFDs, sensors, motors, and industrial control systems. Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good attention to detail and ability to work independently. Engineering or technical degree/certification is preferred but not always required. Willingness to work flexible hours or respond to equipment issues when necessary.

Job Summary We are looking for a reliable, organized Administrative Assistant to join our team. The candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative experience and be fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin). Responsibilities • Provide general administrative and clerical support to management and staff, • Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and communicate with customers, vendors, and employees, • Prepare, organize, and maintain company documents, records, and reports, • Handle data entry, filing, scheduling, and other office tasks, • Assist with payroll, invoices, purchase orders, and other basic accounting-related administrative duties, • Coordinate communication between management, employees, customers, and vendors, • Assist with daily office operations and special projects, • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company information professionally, • Perform other administrative duties as assigned Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of administrative or office management experience, • Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin), both written and spoken, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks, • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines, • Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience, • Full-time employment, • A professional and supportive work environment, • Opportunities for growth and increased responsibilities

We are looking for friendly, energetic, and customer-focused Waiters/Waitresses to join our team at Kebab House (Halal). The successful candidate will provide excellent table service, ensure guests have a positive dining experience, and maintain a clean and welcoming restaurant environment. Key ResponsibilitiesGreet and welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner.Present menus, explain food and beverage options, and answer customers’ questions about menu items.Take accurate food and beverage orders and communicate them clearly to the kitchen.Serve food and beverages promptly and professionally.Check on customers regularly to ensure satisfaction and respond to their needs.Handle customer requests, concerns, and complaints courteously and appropriately.Maintain clean and organized dining tables, service areas, and restaurant surroundings.Prepare tables and assist with resetting tables after guests leave.Process customer bills and payments accurately when required.Follow all restaurant policies, food safety standards, hygiene procedures, and service guidelines.Work closely with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure smooth restaurant operations.Perform other duties as assigned by the restaurant manager.