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  • Baker
    Baker
    5 hours ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Forest Hills, Queens

    Baker – Cookies N’ Cream (Forest Hills) Pay: $18 per hour Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person – Forest Hills, NY 11375 Age Requirement: 26+ Job Description We’re looking for a dependable and skilled Baker to join our Cookies N’ Cream team for a long-term job opportunity. The Baker will be responsible for preparing cookie dough and recipes, making and portioning cookie rolls, baking fresh cookies, preparing ingredients, maintaining consistent quality and presentation, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The Baker will also carefully manage ingredient inventory, provide daily reports to the manager, communicate production and supply needs, and work closely with management to ensure smooth daily operations. Responsibilities • Prepare, scale, mix, and portion cookie dough accurately, • Prepare cookie rolls and assist with daily bakery production, • Bake fresh cookies while maintaining consistent quality and presentation, • Prepare and organize ingredients for daily production, • Carefully check and maintain inventory of all ingredients and supplies, • Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or restocking needs, • Provide daily production and inventory reports to the manager, • Communicate daily needs, issues, and supply requirements with management, • Follow recipes, food safety, and sanitation standards, • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, • Assist with developing new cookie flavors and improving baking processes, • Cooperate with the manager and team to ensure smooth daily operations Qualifications • Previous baking or pastry experience preferred, • Strong understanding of basic baking and dough preparation, • Ability to follow recipes and work with precision, • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Passion for baking, quality, and consistency, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Interest in a long-term position and growing with the business Requirements • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks, • Basic math and recipe-scaling skills, • Full-time availability, 5 days per week, • Regular days off: Wednesday and Sunday, • Willingness to work weekends and holidays when needed

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  • Kitchen Assistant
    Kitchen Assistant
    2 months ago
    $17–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Lawrence

    Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Helper, where your enthusiasm and dedication will contribute to creating a vibrant and efficient kitchen environment. In this role, you will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with food service operations to ensure smooth daily functions. Your energy and attention to detail will help deliver quality meals and exceptional service in a fast-paced setting. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the food industry while working alongside passionate culinary professionals. Responsibilities Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, peeling, and assembling ingredients to support chefs and dietary staff Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing utensils and equipment Support meal assembly and plating according to established standards and menus Handle food safely by following proper food handling procedures and hygiene practices Help with inventory management by stocking supplies and notifying supervisors of low stock items Support catering events or special meal services by setting up serving stations and assisting staff as needed Follow all safety protocols related to food handling, knife skills, and kitchen operations to ensure a safe working environment Qualifications Previous experience in a dietary department, dietary aide role, or food service environment is preferred but not required Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling techniques Basic culinary skills including knife skills, meal preparation, and cooking techniques Experience with menu planning or food industry operations is a plus Strong organizational skills with the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen setting Excellent teamwork and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and servers Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting supplies or moving equipment This role is ideal for individuals passionate about the culinary arts who want to develop their skills in a supportive environment. We value energetic team players eager to learn and contribute to delivering delicious meals with care. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences while advancing your career in the vibrant world of food service! Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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