Line Cook - Taco Tek Mexican Grill - New York

CULTIVATE A BETTER EXPERIENCE At Taco Tek, we believe fast food shouldn’t feel like fast food.We’re on a mission to serve bold Mexican-inspired flavors using fresh ingredients, made-to-order meals, and genuine hospitality. Whether we’re preparing a burrito, grilling steak, frying fresh chips, or welcoming guests with a smile, every team member plays an important role in creating an exceptional experience. We’re looking for energetic, dependable people who take pride in their work, enjoy working with others, and want to grow with a fast-growing restaurant brand. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you. THE OPPORTUNITY As a Crew Member, you’ll learn every aspect of the restaurant. Depending on your experience and shift, you’ll rotate through different stations including: • Grill, • Prep, • Line, • Cashier, • FOH, • Closing & Opening Operations Whether you’re opening the restaurant in the morning or closing late at night, you’ll help deliver great food and outstanding service while maintaining Taco Tek’s standards for quality, cleanliness, speed, and hospitality. No two shifts are exactly alike, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and grow into leadership positions. WHAT YOU’LL DO Every shift starts with one goal: Deliver an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities may include: Guest Experience • Welcome every guest with a positive attitude., • Prepare customized orders accurately and efficiently., • Deliver friendly, fast, and genuine customer service., • Resolve guest concerns professionally., • Maintain a clean and inviting dining room. Food Preparation • Prepare fresh ingredients daily., • Grill meats and vegetables., • Fry chips, fries, quesadillas, and other menu items., • Assemble burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, salads, and other made-to-order meals., • Follow recipes and portion standards., • Ensure food quality and presentation meet Taco Tek standards. Restaurant Operations • Stock and replenish ingredients throughout the shift., • Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures., • Monitor food quality and freshness., • Complete prep work throughout the day., • Follow all food safety and sanitation standards., • Complete temperature logs and required checklists. Teamwork • Support teammates during busy periods., • Communicate clearly between front and back of house., • Help train new Crew Members., • Maintain a positive, respectful work environment. MORNING SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES Morning Crew Members help prepare the restaurant for a successful day by: • Opening kitchen and dining areas, • Preparing fresh ingredients, • Cooking proteins and sides, • Stocking stations, • Receiving deliveries, • Organizing inventory, • Preparing online order stations, • Ensuring the restaurant is ready before opening NIGHT & CLOSING SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES Closing Crew Members help finish the day strong by: • Serving late-night guests with the same quality and hospitality, • Keeping stations stocked until closing, • Breaking down kitchen equipment, • Cleaning grills, fryers, prep stations, and dining areas, • Properly storing food, • Completing nightly prep, • Washing dishes and utensils, • Completing closing checklists, • Leaving the restaurant clean, organized, and ready for the next day’s team WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE We’re looking for people who are: • Reliable and punctual, • Positive and hardworking, • Team-oriented, • Friendly and guest-focused, • Willing to learn, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, • Passionate about fresh food and hospitality Qualifications: • Restaurant or customer service experience preferred, but not required., • Strong communication skills., • Ability to stand for long periods., • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds., • Comfortable working around hot equipment., • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays., • Must meet minimum hiring age requirements., • 21+ preferred for certain positions. GROW WITH TACO TEK Many of our leaders started as Crew Members.We believe in promoting from within and investing in our people.Potential career path:Crew Member↓Kitchen Specialist / Cash Lead↓Shift Leader↓Assistant General Manager↓General Manager↓District Manager WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ✔ Competitive pay✔ Free meal during every shift✔ Flexible scheduling✔ Paid training✔ Growth opportunities✔ Cross-training across multiple stations✔ Employee recognition programs✔ Team-focused culture✔ Fast-paced environment where every day is different✔ Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant brand OUR VALUES Fresh First We prepare food with pride using quality ingredients. Hospitality Always Every guest deserves an exceptional experience. Better Together We win as one team. Own It Take responsibility. Solve problems. Lead by example. Keep Growing Learn something every shift. Move With Purpose Work efficiently without sacrificing quality. Join the Taco Tek Team Whether you’re looking for your first job, building a career in hospitality, or searching for a place where hard work is recognized, Taco Tek is a place where you can learn, grow, and make an impact every day. Fresh Food. Great People. Endless Opportunity.

We’re looking for someone creative, reliable, and detail-oriented to join our catering team. You’ll be preparing and arranging: • Fruit platters and cheese boards, • Charcuterie and vegetable platters, • Sandwiches, wraps, and salads, • Breakfast and pastry trays Presentation matters. We want someone who enjoys making food look beautiful—from clean fruit cuts and layered arrangements to neatly assembled sandwich platters. Good knife skills, organization, cleanliness, and the ability to work quickly while keeping quality consistent are essential. Experience in catering, deli preparation, or a cold kitchen is preferred. To apply, message me with your experience, availability, and photos of any platters or boards you’ve made.

👨‍🍳 ¡ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO COCINERO! 📍 District Saigon – Astoria, Queens Buscamos un cocinero con experiencia, responsable y comprometido. Requisitos: • Experiencia en cocinas de alto volumen, • Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión, • Rapidez, organización y atención al detalle, • Conocimiento de preparación y seguridad alimentaria, • Capacidad para seguir recetas y trabajar en equipo, • Disponibilidad para trabajar noches y fines de semana La experiencia en cocina asiática es una ventaja, pero no es indispensable. 💰 Pago competitivo según experiencia. 👨‍🍳 WE’RE HIRING A COOK! 📍 District Saigon – Astoria, Queens We’re looking for an experienced, reliable, and committed cook. Requirements: • Experience working in a high-volume kitchen, • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Organized, quick, and attentive to detail, • Knowledge of food preparation and safety procedures, • Able to follow recipes and work well as part of a team, • Available to work nights and weekends Experience with Asian cuisine is a plus, but not required. 💰 Competitive pay based on experience.

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

The Line Cook is a self-starter & team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. Excellent organizational skills • Desire to learn about flavors from various ethnic cuisines, such as Asian, Latin, Hawaiian, and Italian, that inspire our contemporary dishes, • Set up stations with all necessary supplies, • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly, • Prepare menu items in cooperation with the greater kitchen., • Flexibility to work within all stations, • Experience in fry, plancha, poke, garde manger, or expeditor, • Self-starter with the capacity to follow through on tasks, • The ability to multitask at all points during your workday, • An eagerness to grow as part of a close-knit team, • Reports all operational needs and equipment or aspects of the, • kitchen in need of repair or improvement to management, • Additional Pay is bilingual in Spanish & English! Shifts Needed PM • Sun-Wednesday 6p - 2:30a, • Thursday- Saturday 6p-4:30a AM • Mon- Sunday 9/10 am to 6/7 pm Orbital Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

Reports to: General Manager With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR Our certified Bakers are true masters of their crafts. The quality and beauty of their creations are second to none. That level of quality and commitment to excellence is found in everyone who works with us. As a Baker, you will be passionate about baking, quality and creating delicious desserts! Our ideal candidate will help to achieve our mission to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to our guests through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for frying donuts, placing toppings, and decorating on needed pastries and bread, • Carrying out operations and productions that takes place in the kitchen, • Baking recipes and preparing all desserts, • General Oven Duties (Checking dough conditioner), • Preparing all needed materials and ingredients, • Responsible for scaling and shaping of all breads, loaves, and pastries, • Sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station and kitchen, • General knowledge of production methods and organization of bread production, • Must be able to prioritize and finish all tasks assigned for the daily baking, • Ensuring work place is safe and hygienic for all employees and guests, • Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner, • Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and manage when food supplies are getting low, • Complete various reports for records such as production, usage, and waste, • Perform other related duties as assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program, • Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure, • Ability to work weekends and holidays., • Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge (include FDA), • Confectionery/Foods major recommended, • Food Handler's Certificate, preferred, • Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment, • Ability to multi-task, • Multiple priority management abilities, • Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Flexible work schedule, • Competitive compensation, • Discounted meals during your shift, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for full time employees

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.