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  • Food Expeditor
    Food Expeditor
    6 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenwich Village, Manhattan

    About the Role Orbital Kitchens is hiring an Expeditor every order leaves the kitchen complete and guest-ready. The Expo position is the final checkpoint before food reaches the guest. This role requires speed, focus, communication, and strong attention to detail. You will work closely with kitchen stations, dispatch, and delivery teams to keep orders moving accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities • Read and verify every ticket before an order is packed or sent., • Match food items, modifiers, sauces, sides, utensils, drinks, and add-ons to each ticket., • Check food for accuracy, freshness, portioning, temperature, and presentation., • Bag, label, seal, and organize orders according to brand standards., • Communicate clearly with kitchen stations, dispatch, and team members., • Call out missing, delayed, or incorrect items before they leave the kitchen., • Monitor order flow and help keep tickets moving during busy periods., • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized expo station., • Follow food safety, sanitation, and packaging standards., • Support the team during high-volume service. What We’re Looking For • Fast, focused, and reliable team member., • Strong attention to detail., • Ability to stay calm under pressure., • Clear communication skills., • Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment., • Team-first attitude., • Willingness to learn multiple brands and menu standards., • Previous restaurant, kitchen, expo, food runner, or delivery order experience is a plus, but not required. Requirements • Ability to stand for long periods., • Ability to move quickly and multitask., • Ability to read tickets and follow order instructions accurately., • Must be dependable and punctual., • Must follow food safety and cleanliness standards. Success in This Role Looks Like • Orders go out accurate, complete, and on time., • Food quality is checked before it reaches the guest., • The expo station stays organized and clean., • Communication is clear and calm., • The team trusts you to control the flow during rushes.

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  • Cook
    Cook
    15 days ago
    $19–$23 hourly
    Full-time

    Now Hiring: Kitchen Team Members 📍 Yummy Cheese Pasta – New York City Join the team behind one of NYC’s most exciting pasta concepts! At Yummy Cheese Pasta, we’re all about fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re looking for passionate, hardworking kitchen team members to grow with us. Position Overview: We are hiring reliable and motivated individuals for our kitchen team. Whether you’re experienced or eager to learn, we want people who bring energy, discipline, and a love for food. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and quality standards, • Assist in pasta preparation and daily kitchen prep, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Support team members to ensure smooth service Qualifications: • Previous kitchen experience is a plus (but not required), • Strong work ethic and positive attitude, • Ability to work under pressure, • Team player with good communication skills, • Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends What We Offer: • Competitive pay, • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Opportunity for growth within the company, • Staff meals, • Be part of a unique and fast-growing NYC food concept If you’re passionate about food and want to be part of something exciting, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of the Yummy Cheese Pasta family.

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    2 months ago
    $40000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    East Meadow

    IN PERSON INTERVIEW SESSION (OPEN HOUSE) Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm FEEL FREE TO STOP IN!! AT NK Restaurant 2367 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 Please bring your resume and any supporting documents. Thanks. NK Restaurant looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our team in a fast pace upscale concept. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing delicious food, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment, a self-starter, ambitious, engaged and is capable of taking direction well and multitasking effectively. If you have restaurant industry experience and a passion for great food, please submit an application to us today. Cook responsibilities • Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items, • Set up and break down workstation *Mix, wash, peel, chop, grind, strain, slice meat and vegetables *Label stock and inventory all ingredients *Weigh and measure ingredients to be used, • Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours, • Maintain accurate food inventories, • Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures, • Rotate stock items as per established procedures, • Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts, • Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift Cook skills • No years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry needed, • Able to read and follow standardized recipes, • Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures, • Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere Requirements • Must possess strong knife skills, • Must be able to lift heavy items, up to 50lbs, • Must maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, • Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays, • Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift, • The ability to learn quickly and carry out instructions, requesting clarification when needed, • The ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships with all restaurant employees, • The ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times and display a positive and enthusiastic approach, • The ability to be cross trained in all areas of the restaurant, • Weighs, measures and prepares all ingredients as outlined in the FoodService Partners Recipes., • Prepares necessary food quantities of meats, vegetables and starches; peals, slices dices and shreds food etc., as described in the daily production schedule., • Inspects quality of raw product for freshness and usability. Reports any discrepancies to management., • Monitors cooking of food according to the HACCP principles; adhering to the necessary temperature checks of raw, cooked, and chilled product., • Follows Food Department procedures for the controls of foods and supplies, infection control, safety, food sanitation, and care and operation of equipment., • Requisitions all products needed for production through supervisor/manager(s)., • Maintains a clean, sanitary work area., • Receives on-going training in the following areas: personal hygiene, HACCP, hand washing, sanitation, temperature monitoring, fire and safety, equipment handling/cleaning, and safe work procedures., • Ensure all FoodService Partners and HHC policies and procedures are adhered to., • Performs other related duties as required. * We are looking forward to hearing from you. NK Restaurant is an Eighteen04 Restaurant Group venture “NK Restaurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity." Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off Work Location: In person

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