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Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top-performing Kitchen Leads have a clear path to General Manager within 2-3 years. What You’ll Actually Do: • Own food quality by ensuring every item meets sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation, • Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil), • Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback, • Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly, • Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast, • Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence This Role is a Great Fit If You: • Love being in the kitchen and take pride in food quality, consistency, and clean execution, • Want leadership responsibility without full people management, • Enjoy training peers and getting them excited about new menu launches, • Have experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining all welcome) The Perks: • Tips* (subject to location and role), • Competitive wages, • This role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunities, • Medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members*, • Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave*, • Free meal every shift, • 401(k)*, • Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear *Depending on eligibility Minimum Requirements • Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the Kitchen Lead career path, including Team Member., • Comfortable working on your feet, • Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations, • Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks, • Routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs, • Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification), • Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards, • Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week, • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Must be authorized to work in the United States

We're a busy fast-casual Korean Gastropub looking for reliable kitchen staff for our night shift (4:00PM–2:30AM). We are looking for a line cook who can follow the guidance of senior staff and who has the potential to eventually become a senior line cook capable of leading the line. What You'll Do • Cook fresh ingredients, • Prep, stock, and keep the line ready, • Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitized, • Follow food safety and portioning standards What You Bring • Availability for night shifts(closing 2:30AM), weekends included, • Reliable and on time, • 18 or older, • Kitchen experience a plus, but we'll train you, • Spanish a plus, not required

Position Summary Orbital Kitchens is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Pasta Cook to prepare made-to-order pasta dishes and support menu items across our restaurant brands. This role requires strong station organization, consistent recipe execution, and the ability to manage multiple orders in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining food quality, accuracy, and speed. Responsibilities • Prepare, cook, sauce, finish, and package pasta dishes and other assigned menu items according to recipes, portion guidelines, ticket modifiers, and brand standards., • Cook pasta to the required doneness and maintain consistent sauce texture, seasoning, temperature, and presentation., • Manage multiple orders through the Kitchen Display System (KDS), coordinating timing with other stations to meet ticket-time expectations., • Check each order for accuracy, modifications, portion size, and packaging before handoff., • Set up and maintain station mise en place, including pasta, sauces, proteins, vegetables, and garnishes., • Follow prep lists, par levels, and opening and closing checklists to keep the station stocked and service-ready., • Follow food-safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures, including proper temperature control and prevention of cross-contamination., • Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients using first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards., • Keep the station, equipment, utensils, and surrounding work areas clean and organized throughout the shift., • Communicate shortages, prep needs, quality concerns, ticket delays, and equipment issues promptly to kitchen leadership., • Minimize waste through accurate portioning, proper storage, and careful product handling., • Support other stations and restaurant brands as directed during high-volume periods. Qualifications • Previous experience as a pasta cook, line cook, prep cook, or high-volume hot-station cook is preferred., • Familiarity with pasta preparation, sauce finishing, and sauté techniques is preferred., • Ability to work quickly and accurately while managing multiple orders., • Working knowledge of recipe execution, portion control, food safety, sanitation, and allergen awareness., • Ability to read and follow KDS tickets, recipes, and build charts, prep lists, and leadership direction., • Reliable, punctual, organized, receptive to feedback, and committed to teamwork., • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely work around hot equipment, steam, and sharp tools.

Who You Are Our Line Cooks play an essential role in bringing Frø’s traditional Danish holiday offerings to life at the Union Square Holiday Market. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking traditional Danish foods while also supporting front-of-house service in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. We’re looking for individuals who take pride in preparing great food, are excited to represent the Frø brand, and thrive in a lively market setting. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is happy to jump between kitchen responsibilities and guest-facing service to keep things running smoothly. Roles & Responsibilities • Prepare and cook traditional Danish foods efficiently and consistently throughout service., • Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency while keeping up with a steady flow of orders., • Support front-of-house service by greeting guests, answering questions, taking orders, and operating our POS system as needed., • Move between food preparation, cooking, and guest-facing responsibilities based on service needs., • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workstation and service area, following all food safety and operational standards., • Monitor ingredient levels, restock supplies, and communicate preparation needs to the team., • Help with opening and closing procedures, including station setup, preparation, cleaning and organizing throughout the shift, and breaking down the space at the end of the day., • Work collaboratively with the team to keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods., • Help create a fun, festive, and memorable experience for our guests and our team. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for individuals who are: • Passionate about food, hospitality, and creating great guest experiences., • Motivated, energetic, and excited to be part of a growing brand., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Able to multitask, stay organized, and maintain food quality and consistency during busy shifts., • Team players who communicate well and are willing to jump in wherever needed., • Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn about traditional Danish food and Frø’s offerings., • Reliable, responsible, and attentive to cleanliness and food safety., • Comfortable interacting with guests and supporting front-of-house service when needed., • Available to work throughout the full holiday market season (weekends included), with flexibility to work a variable weekly schedule based on business needs., • Prior experience in a kitchen, food preparation, or food service role is preferred, especially in a fast-paced environment. We’re excited to meet people who bring great energy, a strong work ethic, and a passion for preparing quality food. The Opportunity This role is an opportunity to join Frø for the Union Square Holiday Market season and be part of an exciting period of growth for the brand. You’ll play an important role in bringing traditional Danish holiday food to New York City while working alongside a close-knit team in a lively market setting. While this position begins as a seasonal role, there may be opportunities to continue working with Frø beyond the holiday market season based on business needs, performance, and ongoing availability. If you love food, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to help bring some extra holiday cheer to New York City, we’d love to meet you. Compensation • $19/hour base wage, plus tips for shifts worked at the Union Square Holiday Market., • Pay is issued weekly. About Frø Frø is a family-owned, Brooklyn-based Danish rye bread company. Our flagship product is a dense, seeded sourdough rye bread made the traditional Danish way: slowly, simply, and with really good ingredients. We also make other Danish-inspired baked goods, prepared foods, and more. We’re a small, growing company, which means everyone on the team plays a meaningful role. We care deeply about the quality of what we make, but we also value people who are practical, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves when there’s work to be done.

Seoul Sweets, a Korean dessert café in Manhattan’s Koreatown, is looking for a skilled Cake Decorator to join our team. Responsibilities • Decorate and finish cakes with clean, consistent designs., • Handle cake assembly, filling, frosting, and piping., • Maintain product quality and presentation., • Keep the workstation clean and organized. Requirements • Professional cake decorating experience required., • Strong frosting and piping skills with attention to detail., • Ability to produce consistent results in a busy kitchen., • Reliable, organized, and comfortable working with a team., • Experience with fresh cream and rice flour cakes is a plus. Location: 308 5th ave , New York NY 10001

Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team at our Harlem location. Our line cooks work in a busy, fast-paced kitchen preparing burgers, fries, chicken, shakes, and other menu items according to Harlem Shake recipes and quality standards. This position requires speed, accuracy, teamwork, and strong attention to food safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest requests, • Work assigned stations, including grill, fry, assembly, prep, and other kitchen areas as needed, • Make sure every order is prepared accurately, safely, and within the expected ticket time, • Complete daily food preparation, including batching, portioning, labeling, and stocking, • Follow FIFO procedures and properly rotate all food products, • Check food quality, freshness, temperatures, labels, and expiration dates, • Follow NYC Department of Health food-storage and sanitation requirements, • Prevent cross-contamination and follow all allergen procedures, • Keep stations stocked, clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift, • Complete opening, shift-change, and closing checklists, • Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, storage areas, and assigned stations, • Properly record food waste and communicate low-stock items to the manager, • Follow manager and shift-lead instructions, • Assist other team members during busy periods, • Cross-train and complete prep, dishwashing, cleaning, or other kitchen responsibilities when needed, • Follow all Harlem Shake recipes, policies, safety procedures, and workplace standards Qualifications: • Previous line-cook, grill-cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience is strongly preferred, • Comfortable working in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen, • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures, • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, • Dependable, punctual, productive, and able to work well with a team, • Able to communicate clearly with managers and coworkers, • Willing to learn different kitchen stations and accept coaching, • Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude, • Must be available for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Physical Requirements: • Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other kitchen equipment, • Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks, • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Able to work safely in hot, busy, and sometimes confined kitchen areas Job Types: Full-time and part-time Pay: $15–$18 per hour plus tips Location: Harlem Shake, 100 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027 Benefits may include a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and 401(k) eligibility.

Demi Pastry Chef – Full-Time | Pavlo Mochi We’re looking for a Demi Pastry Chef to join our team at Pavlo Mochi! Responsibilities: • Handmade mochi production, • Maintaining consistent quality and presentation, • Keeping the workspace clean and organized What we offer: • Starting pay: $20/hour, with opportunities for salary growth, • Full-time position: 40 hours per week, • Friendly and supportive team For more details to apply.

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