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    Union Square Hospitality Group

    1,001-5,000 employeesNew York, New YorkRestaurants
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    About the role#

    Kitchen Externs support the culinary team at Union Square Cafe. This role is designed for individuals with a passion for food who want to develop their cooking skills and contribute to a team that values hard work and attention to detail.

    What you'll do#

    • Support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
    • Refine culinary techniques and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow.
    • Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to foster an environment of teamwork.
    • Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries.
    • Assist line cooks in preparing components for service and learn to set up a station independently.
    • Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support team objectives.

    What you'll need#

    • Experience in a kitchen environment through culinary school or similar education.
    • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
    • English fluency (additional languages are preferred but not required).

    Location & details#

    • Location: New York, New York.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Compensation: $18 per hour.
    • Status: Full-time.
    Relevant fieldsCivil EngineeringBusiness AdministrationChemistryNursing

    About Union Square Hospitality Group

    Union Square Hospitality Group operates restaurants, cafes, and bars primarily in New York City. Danny Meyer founded the company in 1985 with the opening of Union Square Cafe. The business has grown to include Shake Shack, operational consulting services, and a catering division called Union Square Events. It maintains operations in cities such as New York, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C.

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