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AM Cook / Wok Cook - Orbital Kitchens - New York

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Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced AM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support morning/midday operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook menu items according to the restaurant's recipes, portions, and quality standards.
  • Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed.
  • Set up and maintain the AM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking.
  • Prepare and pack catering orders according to daily catering demand and timing. 
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards.
  • Handle opening duties, including setup, prep, labeling, and shift-start restock.
  • Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager.
  • Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required.
  • Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred.
  • Flexible availability between 5:00/6:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
  • Weekday availability preferred; weekend shifts not required.
  • Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working AM/opening shifts.
  • Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality.
  • Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed.
  • NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Weekdays preferred; weekend shifts not required, 5:00/6:00AM - 3:00 PM
  • Salary
    $21 – $25 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon153 8th Avenue, Manhattan, 10011, New York

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Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2026

Orbital Kitchens is a New York–based delivery-only, multi-brand kitchen company. It runs many virtual restaurant brands from centralized kitchens, focused on making delivery food faster, fresher, more affordable, and more diverse.

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