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  • Short Cook
    Short Cook
    1 month ago
    $16–$18 hourly
    Part-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Job Title: Short Order Cook / Deli CookLocation: [Insert Location]Job Type: Part-Time Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and efficient Short Order Cook / Deli Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will prepare and cook a variety of short-order and deli-style foods, ensuring high quality, consistency, and quick service. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and other deli or short-order menu items., • Ensure all food items are made according to recipes, portion standards, and food safety guidelines., • Operate grills, fryers, slicers, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, deli station, and prep areas., • Monitor food inventory and communicate shortages to management., • Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures., • Assist with restocking, labeling, and rotating food items., • Provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to special requests or orders. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a short order cook, deli cook, or in a similar kitchen role., • Strong knowledge of short-order and deli-style food preparation., • Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation standards., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

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  • Cook
    Cook
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Corona, Queens

    Dadi's Kababs is a Pakistani street food brand built on my late grandmother's shami kabab recipe. We serve our signature bun kabab — Pakistan's original street burger — soon we will be at Smorgasburg in Central Park (Fridays) but for now we are at Queens Night Market (Saturdays). We're looking for a reliable cook to run our flat-top station during market service. We are at these food markets until October 31st and will pick up different markets and festivals when the oppurtunity arrises What you'll do • Cook our shami kabab patties to order on a propane flat-top griddle. They come pre-made; your job is getting them crispy and hot. Similar cook to a hamburger but easier., • Toast Martin's potato rolls on the flat top., • Help assemble and plate when the line gets busy., • Keep your station clean, organized, and at the right temperature., • Help with booth setup and breakdown. What we're looking for • Comfortable cooking on a hot flat-top griddle and working a propane burner., • Fast, focused, and steady during a rush., • Reliable and on time — this is the single most important thing for a weekend operation., • Able to stand for long shifts and work outdoors, including summer heat, with some lifting at setup., • Cooking experience is a plus, but the recipe is ours and we'll train you on it. Details • Schedule: Saturdays — [ 1:30 pm–1:30 AM including setup and breakdown], • Pay: [$17/hour] [+ tips], • Location: Queens Night Market (Saturdays), • Part-time, seasonal through October Come cook the patties behind Pakistan's original street burger. We're a small, founder-led team and a growing brand, if you're dependable and bring good energy, there's room to grow with us.

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  • Kitchen Aide/Cook (PT-Temp)
    Kitchen Aide/Cook (PT-Temp)
    2 months ago
    $20–$23 hourly
    Part-time
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Temporary Reports to: OAC Head Cook Schedule: 2 days per week, 7 hours/day for July and August 2026 Organizational Description: Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a multi-service, community-based organization providing a broad range of services to approximately 16,000 people each year. Our services include: pre-kindergarten and after school programs; college prep and career programs for teens and young adults; supports for immigrants; a vibrant Older Adult Center, dedicated home care services, support and assistance for family caregivers, and social adult day program for people with cognitive and physical impairments. Part-Time Kitchen Aide / Assistant Cook – Role Description: Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a Kitchen Aide/Assistant Cook to work at the Older Adult Center which provides essential services to older adults in a community-based setting, including education, recreation, physical and mental health support, benefit assistance, referrals, and nutritious, freshly prepared meals served daily. The Kitchen Aide/Assistant Cook is responsible for cooking and assisting with meal preparation for Older Adult Center members and agency programs, while ensuring compliance with Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Department for the Aging (DFTA) standards and regulations. This role supports safe, sanitary kitchen operations and helps maintain a welcoming environment for older adults, volunteers, and visitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform daily food preparation and cooking, including meal service for the Older Adult Center and agency programs, in accordance with DFTA nutrition guidelines, regulated portion sizes, and DOHMH regulations. Breakfast and/or evening service may be required., • Receive and store food and kitchen deliveries as needed., • Assist with inventory management of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment., • Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitization of all kitchen and dining areas, including refrigeration and freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, storage areas, and dining room tables., • Support oversight of kitchen volunteers and food handlers during meal preparation, service, and cleanup in compliance with DOHMH and DFTA standards., • Attend required DFTA trainings and other related meetings as assigned. Physical Requirements: • Ability to work in a kitchen environment and remain standing for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry heavy items., • Strong attention to cleanliness and sanitation. Working Conditions • Fast-paced kitchen environment. Requirements • Valid NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate., • High school diploma or equivalent life experience., • Preferred experience with group meal preparation., • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook., • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. How to apply: Send cover letter and resume. Indicate “Part-Time Kitchen Aide/Cook” in subject line. All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply. Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being. For more information about Sunnyside Community Services, please visit the website at www.scsny.org *Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer*

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