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Culinary Production Chef

East Orange, NJ, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $35.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay
bonus potential
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave
401(k) plan match
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
dining credit
dining discount
Pre-tax commuter benefits
mentorship opportunities

Job Description

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) is a highly respected operator in the New York City hospitality scene, known for creating some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, cafés, and bars. Founded in 1985 by renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe, USHG has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional food paired with a signature warmth and hospitality. The group has grown to include a wide range of acclaimed restaurants and a fast-casual portfolio that continues to expand across key markets. USHG is dedicated to enriching guest experiences and fostering a positive, collaborative culture within its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a culinary production, multi-kitchen or high-volume environment or equivalent
  • excellent food and beverage knowledge and proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
  • proven ability to lead production workflows across multiple stations
  • ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams
  • understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
  • familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance, ServSafe/HACCP preferred
  • flexible mindset able to adapt across kitchen environments, shifts, and changing business demands
  • certification in a Hospitality-related field or equivalent preferred
  • English fluency, additional languages preferred but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a culinary production, multi-kitchen or high-volume environment or equivalent
  • excellent food and beverage knowledge and proven passion for culinary excellence and exceeding guest expectations
  • proven ability to lead production workflows across multiple stations
  • ability to communicate in a direct, respectful, and transparent manner across all teams
  • understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
  • familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance, ServSafe/HACCP preferred
  • flexible mindset able to adapt across kitchen environments, shifts, and changing business demands
  • certification in a Hospitality-related field or equivalent preferred
  • English fluency, additional languages preferred but not required

Job Duties

  • Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members
  • work side by side with Chef Fleming to assist in all aspects of menu research and development including ideating, ordering, prepping, and executing recipes, food costing, recipe writing, training content creation, knowledge of scaling recipes, food science, and responsibility for kitchen maintenance
  • work collaboratively with our Café Chefs to ensure adherence to systems and processes which have been designed for excellence and maximum efficiency
  • uphold health and food safety standards, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times
  • support various kitchen stations and setups at multiple Daily Provisions’ locations, ensuring each item is executed to our standard
  • execute menu items, producing restaurant menu items at high-volume: prep, cook, plate, package as needed
  • collaborate with culinary leadership and kitchen teams to optimize production flows, reduce waste, manage par levels, and oversee inventory turn
  • train and support BOH staff, ensuring clarity of recipes, proper technique, orderly stations, and consistent high-quality results

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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