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  • Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    15 days ago
    $21 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented kitchen crew members who care about quality, consistency, and moving with purpose. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. What You’ll Do • Prepare and cook fillings and dough (e.g., chicken curry, jerk chicken, beef rendang, vegetarian blends), • Portion, assemble, and crimp puff pastries to Secondz standards, • Operate ovens, air fryers, and commercial kitchen equipment safely, • Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist with batching, labeling, packaging, and inventory prep, • Support R&D test batches when needed, • Maintain clean, organized prep stations, • Assist with loading and packing for pop-ups or wholesale orders What We’re Looking For • Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required), • Ability to follow recipes precisely and work efficiently, • Strong attention to detail (our crimp matters!), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, • Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented, • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Bonus If You Have • Experience in pastry, dumpling, or hand-formed products, • Experience with batch cooking or food production, • Interest in Southeast Asian or global cuisines, • Experience working farmers markets or pop-ups What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience building a fast-growing food brand, • Exposure to product development and new flavor launches, • Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale, • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

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  • Barista/Cake Decorator
    Barista/Cake Decorator
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Position: Barista & Cake Decorator Location: Sensible Edibles Bakery, Queens, NY Rate: $19 / hour ($16.50 + tips= $19 guaranteed) Employment Type: Part-time (20 hrs/week) Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly Schedule Shifts: 7 AM–12PM, five days per week Key Responsibilities Barista duties: Craft lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffee, tea, etc. Answer customer questions—especially about ingredients and dietary needs Read invoices; call customers to arrange pickups Cake decorating: Execute afternoon decorations on cakes, bundts, cupcakes Maintain speed & precision in a fast-paced commercial kitchen UPS shipping prep: Box baked goods neatly for UPS deadline Team & errands: Collaborate with bakers, baristas & front-of-house Occasional errands: purchase ingredients or local deliveries Physical & Environmental Requirements Stand on your feet for extended periods Work in a hot, humid bakery environment Qualifications & Compliance Fluent English; excellent interpersonal skills High-school diploma or equivalent Authorization to work in the U.S. Cake-decorating portfolio/experience required Computer-savvy: Google Sheets, point-of-sale systems Food Protection Certification: preferred; must obtain within 1 month if not held Valid driver’s license preferred (for errands) Willingness to submit to background check and drug test Zero-tolerance policy on drugs & alcohol—our team includes many young, impressionable adults Training & Probation First 7 days: paid training at NY minimum wage (probationary) Official hire status granted upon successful completion Benefits & Perks Retirment Plan: 3 % employer match 50 % discount on baked goods Free coffee & desserts during breaks Gym access: in-lobby facility after 1 month Job Type: Part-time Pay: $19.00 per hour Shift: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Work Location: In person

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  • Production Kitchen Manager (Part-time)
    Production Kitchen Manager (Part-time)
    17 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for a Production Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, raise the bar on quality and food safety, and build systems that allow us to increase production without sacrificing craftsmanship. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. The Role You will own day-to-day kitchen leadership, production execution, and operational excellence. You will turn recipes into repeatable systems, elevate standards, and scale output while protecting product integrity. You will report directly to the Founder. What You’ll Own 1. Kitchen Leadership • Lead, train, and schedule kitchen crew, • Build a culture of accountability, precision, and urgency, • Develop clear SOPs for fillings, dough, assembly, proofing, and baking, • Ensure consistent crimping, portioning, and finishing standards 2. Quality & Food Safety • Implement and enforce strict food safety protocols, • Maintain DOH compliance and kitchen audit readiness, • Establish batch tracking and labeling systems, • Reduce waste and improve yield efficiency 3. Production Scaling • Increase production capacity while maintaining quality, • Improve batching processes for fillings and dough, • Optimize workflow layout for speed and efficiency, • Manage prep forecasting for pop-ups, wholesale, and DTC 4. Product & Process Innovation • Collaborate on new flavor launches and seasonal specials, • Improve dough texture, consistency, and bake performance, • Standardize cold proofing and frozen production methods, • Test and document improvements for repeatability Who You Are • 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, • 2+ years in a leadership or head baker/head chef role, • Strong understanding of dough systems, pastry production, or dumpling-style products, • Deep knowledge of food safety, compliance, and kitchen organization, • Experience scaling small-batch production into higher-volume output, • Calm under pressure and highly organized, • Systems thinker who values documentation and repeatability Bonus If You Have • Experience in CPG or frozen food production, • Experience building kitchens from early-stage to scaled operations, • Familiarity with Southeast Asian flavors, • NYC Food Protection Certificate, • Experience preparing for wholesale or retail distribution What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months) • Production volume increased meaningfully without quality loss, • Kitchen SOPs documented and implemented, • Food safety systems tightened and audit-ready, • Reduced ingredient waste and improved margin efficiency, • Kitchen crew performing at a higher, more consistent level Why This Role Matters Secondz is moving from founder-led production to systems-led production. This role will help build the backbone of the brand’s operational engine. If you want to help scale a bold, globally inspired food brand from the inside out — this is your seat at the table.

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