COOK

Stew Leonard; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Stew Leonard's is seeking a part-time Cook to join our kitchen team in New York. You will prepare high-quality items for retail by following recipes and standards, with an emphasis on safety and sanitation.

Must be at least 18, HS diploma with 1–3 years experience, and Culinary Arts student or graduate preferred. Flexible, team-oriented, capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs, with standard kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• HS diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years of experience.
• Culinary Arts student or graduate preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation.
• Safely use knives, ovens, scales, wrapping machines, steamers, mixers, and all kitchen equipment.
• Good oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inventory cases and prepare production lists.
• Follow recipes to prepare and reheat items.
• Rotate products on display.
• Adhere to health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Assist in other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Oral communication

Safety with kitchen equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts student or graduate

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Cook

Part Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $18.15 to $20.00 depending on qualifications and experience

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

Cooks prepare the highest quality food items for retail by following established recipes, standards and procedures.

• Inventory cases and prepare production list
• Follow recipes to prepare and reheat food items
• Rotate products on display
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience
• Current Culinary Arts student or graduate, preferred
• Knowledge on food preparation
• Safely use/operate knives, ovens, scales, wrapping machine, steamers, mixers, and all other equipment required in the day to day operation of the kitchen
• Good oral communication skills

What you bring to the team:

• Great work ethic
• Passionate about food
• Self-motivator
• Reliable
• Flexible

Working Conditions:

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional pulling, pushing, squatting, reaching, and lifting with a maximum of 40lbs
• This position requires occasional exposure to cramped or confined spaces, extreme heat (non-weather related), and noise

Satisfy:

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.