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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Catering Chef / Commissary Kitchen Corporate Catering Production – Creative Chef Wanted We are seeking a talented and organized Chef / Cook to take ownership of all catering production in our commissary kitchen. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating beautiful, high-quality platters and catering displays for corporate clients. This role is ideal for a chef who takes pride in presentation, organization, and producing consistent, high-quality food for events and office catering. Responsibilities • Prepare and execute a wide range of corporate catering platters and boxes, • Cook and prepare proteins including steak, chicken, and seasonal vegetables, • Produce visually appealing crudité platters, mezze boards, fruit displays, and charcuterie boards, • Prepare assorted salads, sandwiches, and composed catering trays, • Create beautifully arranged platters and catering boxes suitable for corporate clients and events, • Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation, • Manage production schedules and prep in the commissary kitchen, • Maintain clean and organized workspaces while following food safety standards Ideal Candidate • Experience in catering, commissary kitchens, restaurants, or private chef work, • Strong knife skills and ability to work with proteins, vegetables, and fresh ingredients, • Skilled in food presentation and platter design, • Organized and able to manage prep timelines and catering orders, • Passion for producing visually impressive food displays, • Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented

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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and creative Sushi Chef to prepare high-quality sushi and Japanese dishes. The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering fresh, visually appealing, and delicious food while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. Key Responsibilities: Prepare a variety of sushi dishes, including nigiri, sashimi, maki rolls, and specialty rolls Select and handle fresh fish, seafood, rice, and other ingredients Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards Ensure consistent presentation and quality of all dishes Manage prep work, including cutting fish and preparing sauces Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and sushi bar areas Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations Create new menu items or seasonal specials when needed Requirements: Proven experience as a Sushi Chef or similar role Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and sushi preparation techniques Excellent knife-handling skills Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and presentation Team player with good communication skills Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Preferred Qualifications: Formal culinary training or certification Experience in a high-volume restaurant Creativity in menu development Working Conditions: Standing for extended periods Handling sharp tools and raw seafood Fast-paced kitchen environment 1-2 Vacant position

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  • Food Preparer
    Food Preparer
    29 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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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    2 months ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Sushi Chef — Solid Skills, Willing to Grow | Williamsburg, Brooklyn | $20–$25/hr We are a newly opened, 13-seat Japanese open-kitchen restaurant in Williamsburg, offering a chef’s tasting menu with sushi and warm dishes. Though we operate in an omakase-style format, we’re not looking for an Omakase master — just a solid sushi chef who can handle a station and is eager to grow. If you’re confident at the sushi bar and want to level up in a supportive team, this is the place for you. Job Duties • Handle daily sushi bar routines: prep, service, cleaning, and organization, • Manage inventory control & vendor ordering (with support from the team), • Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and specials, • Share tasks across the restaurant — we’re a small team and support each other Requirements • Experience managing a sushi station, • No omakase experience required, but willing to learn new techniques, • Comfortable with both modern and traditional styles, • Team-oriented, dependable, and clean, • Basic English communication with guests and teammates, • Young chefs looking to learn and grow are welcome Growth & Learning • Opportunity to develop your craft with direct input from the head chef, • Work in a setting that combines sushi and modern Japanese hot dishes, • Play a key role in building seasonal tasting menus, • Clear path to grow into a lead role in the sushi program Compensation & Schedule • Competitive hourly rate based on experience (to be discussed at interview), • 6 days per week, 8–10 hours per day (depending on reservations) This is a great opportunity for a young chef who wants to grow, support a team, and take pride in building something together. We’re not just looking for someone to clock in and out. If you have good hands, a good heart, and the right attitude, we’d love to meet you.

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