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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    4 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack

    We are looking for an experienced culinary professional to oversee all kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Must lead by example — inspiring the team, maintaining top-tier standards, and driving the kitchen toward culinary excellence. Every member of the Culinary Team plays a vital role in bringing Cigarro’s vision and standards to life. Together, we strive to create an unforgettable dining experience built on excellence, consistency, and passion for our craft. Each Cook is entrusted with delivering the highest quality food and service, every time. This means embracing daily operational standards, mastering company recipes, and presenting each dish with precision, pride, and care — always in harmony with Cigarro’s commitment to excellence. Our goal is to prepare and serve food that reflects the menu, meets guest preferences, and fulfills management’s direction — always in a clean, safe, and timely manner. Every team member is expected to maintain a spotless work area, uphold the highest standards of food safety, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every shift. By working together and supporting one another, we ensure that every dish we serve not only meets but exceeds our guests’ expectations. Follow directions and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and managers. Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures. Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly in the kitchen. Utilize the computer system and read all orders. Prepare and present on a timely basis all foods for meal service. Handle all types of food and rotate it in accordance with established procedures. Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation. Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ability to work flexible hours. Cook a wide variety of foods with all modern and classical cooking techniques. Ability to work with cutlery in a proficient, safe, and swift manner. Knowledge, Experience, and Skills High School Diploma or Equivalent Two-year degree or Apprenticeship Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English. Current and up-to-date sanitation classes Minimum of one year in fine dining food preparation Physical Requirements Stand/Walk 8 – 12 hours a day Work standing for up to ten hours in a kitchen environment. Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces for long periods of time Possess sufficient dexterity to use all kitchen equipment Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push, and pull heavy equipment for long periods of time Ability to perform all duties in extreme temperature ranges Job Type: Full-time

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  • Front Desk/administrative assistant
    Front Desk/administrative assistant
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Full job description Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and organized Front Desk/Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming face and efficient coordinator of our office environment. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting administrative functions across various departments. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and possess a strong ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy helping others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to our team’s success. Duties • Greet visitors and clients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression for everyone who enters the office, • make sales of the driving lessons and packages, • handle inbound and outbound phone calls, address customer inquiries, • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and packages with efficiency and confidentiality, • Maintain appointment calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments using calendar management tools, • Perform data entry, filing, and document proofreading to ensure accuracy and organization of records, • Support office management tasks such as supply inventory and equipment maintenance, • English and and Spanish languages are a MUST, • Proven office experience with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications, • Excellent computer literacy with the ability to adapt to new software quickly, • Previous experience with front desk operations or as a receptionist in medical or dental settings is highly desirable, • Strong communication skills with professional phone etiquette and customer service orientation, • Ability to manage time efficiently in a busy environment while prioritizing tasks effectively, • Clerical experience including data entry, filing, proofreading, and document management, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Retirement plan

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  • Fitness Instructor
    Fitness Instructor
    11 days ago
    $45 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Title: Group Fitness Coach Company: Harlem Kettlebell Club (HKBC) Reports To: Studio Manager Location: Harlem, NY About the Role Are you an experienced, high-energy, professional, and community-driven coach with a passion for kettlebells and functional movement? The Harlem Kettlebell Club (HKBC) is looking for a dedicated Fitness Coach to lead our group sessions. At HKBC, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where every member feels "home, safe, seen, and heard." As a coach, you are the face of that mission, ensuring elite-level instruction, safety, and motivation. Primary Responsibilities 1. Elite Group Facilitation • Lead group fitness sessions with high energy, clarity, and professionalism., • Demonstrate exercises with impeccable technique to minimize injury risk., • Actively monitor and correct client form throughout the session to ensure safe and effective movement. 2. Client Engagement & Motivation • Inspire and push members through positive reinforcement, accountability, and genuine encouragement., • Address member questions and concerns promptly and professionally., • Escalate any significant client issues to the Studio Manager to ensure effective resolution. 3. Studio Excellence • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training environment., • Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use., • Punctuality: Arrival is required at least 15 minutes before class begins to greet members, write programming on the board, set up equipment, and connect music., • Attendance Management: Check in members as they arrive and perform a final audit of the attendance list after class to ensure 100% accuracy., • The 55-Minute Standard: Classes are a maximum of 55 minutes (50 minutes of programming + 5 minutes for cleanup, photos, and transition). Classes must end exactly at the :50 mark., • Post-Class Reporting: Class photos are due within 1 hour of the session ending., • Mandatory In-Person Team Meetings: Coaches attend 6 scheduled meetings per year., • Professional Attire: Wearing the mandatory HKBC coach shirt is required for all coaching sessions., • Programming Integrity: Programming must be written on the board before class and must align strictly with the online class description (e.g., no deadlifts in a squat-focused class)., • Proven experience leading group fitness classes (Kettlebell experience is a MUST)., • Strong communication skills and a "community-first" mindset., • Ability to demonstrate and coach complex movements with technical precision., • Punctual, reliable, professional, and highly organized. Harlem Kettlebell Club is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and members.

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  • Development Manager
    Development Manager
    26 days ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Development Manager New York, NY Description About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach to ensure Seniors are able to age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most respected and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York City. Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older New Yorkers but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its number one resource. About Position: To meet the ambitious mission and programmatic objectives of Encore Community Services’ growth and strategic plan, the Development Department drives and stewards the organization’s relationships with its funders. This team works to secure foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual giving to support Encore’s robust programs and service. The Development Manager will be responsible for effectively managing the Development Department’s database and operations. Duties will include all data management (gift entry, acknowledgments coding systems, analysis, reporting, staff training), direct mail (writing, producing print and email campaigns according to a yearly calendar), and development systems support (overseeing mailings, prospect research, event support, special projects). Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits. Requirements Data Administration · Develop and oversee all data entry/donation processing, create coding systems for consistent donor tracking, create donor portfolios for relevant staff, build out our metrics systems that measure performance; · Create dashboards tracking development performance, budget versus actuals, and other representations of donor activities and outcomes; · Create consistency and efficiency in the development department’s data collection, maintenance, and reporting; · Prepare and mail thank you/acknowledgment letters to donors; · Create and maintain reports that help drive the department’s decision-making; lead in creating a department driven by data; · Assist in budget planning with donor reports and data analysis. Direct mail · Create annual mail/email plan and revenue budget each fiscal year; · Write, produce, and mail written solicitations for small gifts, donor cultivation pieces, holiday appeals, Giving Tuesday, etc.; · Plan and execute complimentary email strategies in tandem with written appeals, mailings, and other digital initiatives; · Oversee Mailchimp data syncing, email design, and maintenance to successfully communicate and fundraise with a variety of communities; Development Operations · Assist with planning and executing special events and projects (mailings, revenue reports, donor tracking, maintaining RSVP lists, run event check-in, budget recap of revenue for events); · Liaise with Finance to ensure systematic recording & reconciliation, and develop a clear understanding of how development can best work with Finance to ensure accurate reporting; · Develop a training program to ensure the development team is utilizing our data systems to their fullest capabilities; · Ensure development has systems in place to be more efficient; letterhead, envelopes, and other supplies are available; · Assist with donor prospecting for team members; · Assemble media kits for meetings with stakeholders and donors; · Assist with updating the website; · Volunteer engagement, orientation, and support when needed; Qualifications and Skills · Associate’s or Bachelor’s level (degree-holding/currently enrolled or equivalent in experience); · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe; · Strongly Preferred - proficient with DonorPerfect or other donor/customer database management software or a quick learner; · Experience with prospecting software such as Donor Search or Wealth Engine; · Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills; · Detail-oriented; · Interest in working in the nonprofit sector or aging services a plus; · Must be a team player, be flexible, and take initiative; · Be willing to work on-site at Development Office located in midtown Manhattan (Ninth and 49th), three or four times a week. Strongly Preferred Qualifications · Experience in DonorPerfect · Writing (grant, appeals, newsletters, press releases) · 1-2 years of work experience in a fundraising environment

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  • Security Guard
    Security Guard
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Cliffside Park

    Cliffside Park - New Jersey Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program is a rewarding environment for individuals passionate about helping others who seek to advance their careers while making a positive impact. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated throughout the country. At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and our focus is continually on staff wellness. Our Heads Start Facilities Department is looking to hire an individuals to serve as a Security Guard who prioritizes the safety and health of each child, parent, visitor, and staff member at our facility. This position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Benefit Eligible: Health Coverage, Paid Time Off: vacation, paid holidays, and sick time. Eligible for retirement account match (max of 3%) after one year. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Three years of experience as a security guard or similar role. Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Excellent integrity, good moral character, and initiative. Ability to effectively communicate professionally and have English fluency – speak, read, and write. Preferred: Bilingual Spanish Display ethical and professional behavior when working with children, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school. Responsibilities include: Ensure that all exits are secured before the start of each shift and at intervals during the shift. All locks around playgrounds and grounds will be unlocked in the AM and closed in the PM. Watch for safety and fire hazards and other security-related situations. Ensure that children are dropped off and picked up in an orderly and secure manner. Monitor all deliveries to the building to ensure security is not breached. Assist the professional staff, police, and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations. Encourage and ensure that all staff wear identification badges. Assist visitors with directions and ensure that their identification is displayed. Challenge unauthorized visitors and escort them to exits. Report any unauthorized visitors and acts of vandalism to the management team. Notify the building administration, police, and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any potentially dangerous or unusual situations. Immediately notify appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs. Protect the confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.

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