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Culinary Operations Team Member – Community Kitchen

About Community Kitchen

Community Kitchen is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to reimagining food access through public restaurants. Our innovative model prioritizes equitable sourcing, fair wages, accessible pricing, and delicious, nutritious meals for all.

About Community Kitchen’s Pilot Restaurant

The pilot restaurant will serve as a critical step in Community Kitchen’s journey to create scalable solutions for food justice, climate, and public health. The pilot will be a unique non-profit restaurant operation with an emphasis on community engagement and exploration of innovative models of pricing, payment, service, and community-building. Operating for dinner service four days per week, plus private events on most weeks, the pilot will run service July-November 2025 at Lower Eastside Girls Club in New York City.

About the Role

Culinary Operations Team Members are responsible for executing high-quality food preparation while also engaging directly with guests through our hybrid, open-kitchen service model. You'll play an active part in both kitchen production and delivering Community Kitchen’s welcoming, mission-driven service experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency and attention to detail
• Practice safe food handling and uphold DOH and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating inventory
• Actively participate in pre-service and post-service setup and breakdown
• Run dishes to tables and engage with guests when needed — describing dishes, sharing ingredient stories, and answering questions
• Greet and welcome guests during open kitchen service, contributing to an atmosphere of openness and warmth
• Collaborate with FOH team to ensure smooth, coordinated service
• Represent Community Kitchen’s values in every interaction — food justice, community, and sustainability

Qualifications

Job Type, Start Date, and Duration

This is an on-site, temporary, full-time independent contractor role starting as early as August 18th 2025.