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Job DescriptionDescriptionCook Full-Time and Part-time Positions Available. Apply Today! Cook Shifts: Day and Evening Shifts, Alternating Weekends, Holidays. Confidence Management Solutions (CMS) is currently recruiting experienced Cook for long term care nursing facility in Castleton-On-Hudson, NY. Apply today! Cook Key Duties • Prepares food according to standardized recipes to provide residents with consistently accurate, tasteful, and cost-effective meals., • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlines standards, ensuring that the food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items for quality control., • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintain standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food- handling procedures., • Will manage the kitchen in the absence of the Food Service Director., • Perform other job-related duties as they become required. Cook Qualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)., • ServSafe Certification preferred or will become ServSafe certified after hired. Cook Benefits • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, • Uniform Shirts Provided, • Direct Deposit, • 401K, • Paid Orientation and Training, • Opportunities for career advancement

Job DescriptionWhy This Job is Amazing * Flexible Schedule: Work during the 32-week school term and enjoy up to 20 weeks off when school is closed — or join our corporate training team during the summer to help with exciting new store openings. * Competitive Pay: Hourly wage plus monthly bonus potential. * Energetic Environment: Join a dynamic, student-centered atmosphere in a vibrant Middle Eastern–Mediterranean fusion kitchen. * Room to Grow: Be part of a supportive team with clear opportunities for growth and advancement. Your Role: As our Fry Cook, you’ll be at the heart of the kitchen, responsible for breading and frying our signature chicken dishes - all made to order for maximum freshness and flavor. * Station Expert: Hand-bread chicken to order with precision and consistency. * Maintain Quality: Follow recipes and quality standards to ensure every dish meets our high expectations. * Prep Leadership: Own the daily heavy prep tasks needed to keep service flowing. * Teamwork: Collaborate with the kitchen crew to ensure efficient operations during peak hours. * Clean & Safe: Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards at all times. What We’re Looking For * Experienced Cook: Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen, especially with fry stations or hand-breaded items. * Skilled & Quick: Strong attention to detail with a focus on speed, accuracy, and consistency. * Team-Oriented: A positive communicator who works well in a team setting. * Food Enthusiast: A passion for bold, flavorful dishes that are not only made fresh to order- but made with love! Ready to join a team where your work matters - and tastes amazing? Apply today! We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job DescriptionStaff Up is Hiring: Grill Cook – Albany, NYShift -TBDJob OverviewThe Grill Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, grilling, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events.General Responsibilities • Prepare, season, and cook meats and vegetables using grilling, frying, and sautéing techniques, • Prepare and cook starches, vegetables, and other hot side items, • Perform food preparation work, including seasoning and measuring ingredients, • Deep fry, grill, and sauté meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods while testing for quality by tasting, smelling, and checking doneness, • Portion food for service and add gravies, sauces, or garnishes as needed, • Assist with bakery items, inventory, and meals for customers with special diets, • Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment, • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety guidelines, including use of PPE when requiredJob QualificationsEducation/Experience, • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required, • 0–2 years of related kitchen or food service experience preferred, • Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation; cash-handling experience is a plusSkills & Aptitude, • Ability to read and follow recipes independently, • Good working knowledge of food preparation practices, • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools, • Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Focused, reliable, and able to perform consistently in assigned tasksJoin Staff Up in Albany, NY as a Grill Cook and bring your skills to a fast-paced, team-focused kitchen environment!

Job Description StaffUp is hiring for a Cook in the Albany NY 12222 area for a university! Apply today to get started in taking the next step in your culinary journey! Payrate: $18.19HR Shift: AM & PM Shifts Available THIS IS A 3-MONTH CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT Job Overview: The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but we may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. General Responsibilities: • Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time., • May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station., • Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided., • Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions., • May produce some batch goods using basic cooking techniques., • Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times., • Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments., • Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use., • Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment., • May receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets., • May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all client and regulatory rules and procedures., • Follow defined food sanitation guidelines in preparation of food product and maintaining work environment., • Enforces all company safety and risk management policies and procedures; reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and identifies and corrects unsafe work conditions with management oversight., • Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures., • Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training., • Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. Experience/Knowledge: • High School diploma, GED or equivalent., • 0 to 2 years of related work experience., • Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential., • Ability to maintain a positive attitude., • Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect., • Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives., • Ability to use a computer. Good working knowledge of food preparation., • Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment. Certifications: None. General Qualifications: • Willingness to be open to learning and growing., • Maturity of judgment and behavior., • Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance., • Maintains a positive attitude., • Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful., • Must comply with any dress code requirements., • Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays., • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses., • Significant walking or other means of mobility., • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)., • Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events., • Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities. Experience: • Cooking: 1 year (Required), • Kitchen stations: 1 year (Preferred), • Food handling: 1 year (Required)

Job Description Job Opportunity: Prep Cook Why This Job is Amazing: * Flexible Schedule: Enjoy working 32 weeks during the school term with 20 weeks off when school is closed, or choose to work with our corporate training team and assist with new store openings over the summer! * Competitive Pay: Hourly rate with monthly bonus potential. * Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a lively, student-focused atmosphere at our authentic fusion Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant. * Career Growth: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and engaging work environment. Your Role: * Prep Leader: Lead all heavy prep for the day, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth and efficient service. * Maintain Excellence: Ensure consistency and adherence to recipes and quality standards while prepping ingredients. * Ingredient Mastery: Work with fresh, high-quality ingredients to prepare veggies, proteins, sauces, and other components needed for dishes. * Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure everything runs seamlessly and efficiently. * Hygiene Standards: Follow food safety and hygiene protocols diligently, maintaining a clean and organized prep area. What We’re Looking For: * Experienced Cook: Proven experience as a prep cook or in a similar kitchen role in a fast-paced environment. * Skillful and Efficient: Excellent knife skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly without compromising quality. * Team Player: Strong communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively with the kitchen crew. * Passion for Cuisine: Enthusiasm for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, with an eagerness to contribute to creating delicious dishes. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and distributing food items, providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trail for meals served, and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking large batches of food that will be served to students. Duties/Responsibilities Food Service Worker • Responsible for the cooking, serving, and documentation of meals and snacks for a K-12 school program., • Will prepare meals received from other vendors., • Will create and follow menus and handle all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control., • Ensures smooth operations and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes., • Maintains the strict cleanliness of the kitchen, food service, and storage areas., • Prepares all menu items for breakfast, lunch and snack with staff based on prior production as needed, • Uses standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, nutritional values, and portion sizes., • Responsible for maintaining organization, including proper storage, labeling and dating in freezers, coolers and dry storage., • Assists Food Service Manager with training of other employees at school location as directed, • Manages other employees so that everyone is clocked out at the end of the shift as soon as all work is completed, within scheduled hours, • Maintains the strict cleanliness of the kitchen, food service, and storage areas., • Any other duties as requested by the Food Service Director/ Food Service Manager, • Commitment to anti-racism and equity, • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture, • Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, • Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours., • Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives., • Please note: travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools may be required, • Highschool Diploma/GED, • (For Lead Cook) Vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred, • Cooking experience along with menu and food preparation in a cafeteria setting, • Inventory control knowledge, • Nutrition, basic food preparation, and food sanitation knowledge, • Knowledge of healthy food options and ideas for young children, • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life Integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our food service salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany and Troy, NY.

Job Description Join the #HamFam! If you're looking for a part time job, a seasonal position or a new gig, HoneyBaked could be for you. Our schedules are perfect for students, teachers, retirees -- really, anyone who wants to earn extra income and needs to work around school/family/other commitments. We offer TRULY FLEXIBLE work schedules and much better hours! Our stores are open Monday - Saturday from 9:30AM to 6:30PM and we're closed on Sunday. WHAT YOU'LL DO: * Assist phone customers, catering customers, in-store lunch customers and in-store retail customers, providing excellent service in a friendly and polite manner. Respond positively to customer requests or comments. * Assist with food preparation, including lunch, catering and retail ham and turkey. * Demonstrate superior product knowledge and effectively articulate product features and benefits. Drive add-on sales through suggestion selling. * Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards. * Take initiative and remains productive throughout entire shift and takes responsibility for activities within his/her control. * Consistently follow all processes and procedures and comply with company standards in all areas, from service to food preparation and control. Adhere to our safety, security and respectful workplace policies and procedures. YOUR TRACK RECORD: Good communication skills and attention to detail. Prior customer service or food preparation experience preferred - experience as a cook, cashier, crew member, sales associate or store associate is a big plus! Bring your restaurant, retail, customer service, grocery or hotel experience to HoneyBaked! WHAT WE OFFER: * Fun and casual environment * A way to earn extra income * TRULY flexible schedules - and we're closed on Sundays! * Opportunity to grow with a premier brand Benefits for part time associates include associate discounts on our great products, participation in our matched 401(k) (after meeting eligibility criteria), and access to our Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counseling and support service accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. GET TO KNOW US! Find out more about HoneyBaked (and see some of our amazing recipes!) on our YouTube channel here OTHER THINGS TO KNOW: Physical dexterity and mobility to perform demands of the job which may include working with hot torch. Requires bending, stooping, standing for long periods, twisting and lifting products and supplies. Ham production associates may be required to lift up to 65 pounds. The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities of the Line Cook Meet and greet customers Cook, wash dishes and bus tables quickly and efficiently Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene and health and safety Perform other Hospitality or Kitchen duties as assigned Requirements of the Line Cook High school education

Responsibilities of the Line Cook Meet and greet customers Cook, wash dishes and bus tables quickly and efficiently Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene and health and safety Perform other Hospitality or Kitchen duties as assigned Requirements of the Line Cook High school education

Responsibilities of the Line Cook Meet and greet customers Cook, wash dishes and bus tables quickly and efficiently Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene and health and safety Perform other Hospitality or Kitchen duties as assigned Requirements of the Line Cook High school education

Job Description Nights, Weekends, & Holidays Off! Line cook Position avaM-F Breakfast and lunch at the Nano Bite Cafe located at 257 Fuller Rd. Albany, NY 12203. Must have great customer service and able to work in a fast paced environment with at least 3 years experience. Must haveand use FIFO and HACCP food safety requirements. Serve Safe Certification preferred. Hours from 7AM-2PM M-F. Great for Parent with kids in school. Company DescriptionSmall local company with room for growth!Small local company with room for growth!

Job Description CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of: Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. Our Schodack Family Resource Center is seeking an Assistant Cook that will: * • Plan and prepare palatable meals following the posted menu., • Ensure appropriate taste, visual acceptability and completeness of meals appropriate to children’s age and development., • Ensure ServSafe practices within the kitchen., • Work collaboratively with the Food Services Coordinator to establish and implement a schedule that will meet the timely distribution and quality of meals to all assigned sites in accordance with the Nutrition content area plan., • Place food orders necessary to follow the approved menu for the number of enrolled children and classroom staff. Follow the established paperwork submission procedure for all food orders., • Work collaboratively with all kitchen staff and center staff for food delivery and collection process to and from all assigned sites., • Assure proper care and maintenance schedule of all food service equipment, including the food service truck, as applicable., • Participate in the planning and implementation of any nutrition related classroom activities for staff, parents and children to include; ordering food supplies for approved activities., • Assure proper care and maintenance schedule of all food service equipment, including the food service truck, as applicable. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED required. Culinary arts formal training preferred., • Valid NYS Driver’s license required, • Experience with large scale cooking, • Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without the need for Visa Sponsorship Other Benefits Include: • Competitive Hourly Rate Offered $17.50hr---$18/hr, • Monday-Friday full time schedule 7am-230pm, • 12 paid holidays, 1 week off between Christmas and New Years. February & April school break., • PTO/Sick time accrual, • Casual Dress Code, • Telemedicine offered to staff, • Employee Assistance Program, • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)*, • Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*, • Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*, • When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*, • CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*, • CEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA