Food Service Team Member

Savory Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Transit benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Savory is seeking a dependable and hospitality-focused Food Service Team Member to join our onsite business dining spaces. This role is ideal for someone with prior kitchen or food service experience who understands food safety, cleanliness, and high-quality presentation standards.

The Food Service Team Member will reheat and hold prepared food using approved equipment, prepare smoothies and beverages, complete light food assembly, stock service stations, and maintain safe food-handling

Qualifications

• Previous food service, catering, hospitality, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, temperature control, food holding, and sanitation.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Comfort working in a client-facing corporate dining environment.
• Basic understanding of spoken and written English.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Department of Health Food Protection Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reheat, hold, and present prepared food according to Savory standards.
• Prepare smoothies, beverages, and light food items.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Provide professional and hospitable service to clients and guests.
• Set up, stock, replenish, and organize food and beverage stations.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Organize inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Support daily service operations and additional team needs.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas.
• Clean equipment, utensils, and service stations.
• Follow Department of Health and Savory sanitation standards.
• Work closely with onsite culinary and hospitality teams.
• Communicate clearly and contribute to smooth daily operations.
• Represent the Savory brand professionally.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

English proficiency

Health Department certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About Savory

Savory is a boutique hospitality partner delivering chef-driven food experiences for workplaces, events, and venues. From corporate catering and conferences to social gatherings and high-end galas, we offer everything from boxed meals and buffets to elevated receptions, global menus, and fresh grab & go. Built for quality, flexibility, and seamless execution, Savory has consistently delivered exceptional food and hospitality since 2011.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

About Savory

Savory is a boutique hospitality partner delivering chef-driven food experiences for workplaces, events, and venues. From corporate catering and conferences to social gatherings and high-end galas, we offer everything from boxed meals and buffets to elevated receptions, global menus, and fresh grab & go. Built for quality, flexibility, and seamless execution, Savory has consistently delivered exceptional food and hospitality since 2011.

About The Role

We are seeking a dependable and hospitality-focused Food Service Team Member to join the Savory team at one of our onsite business dining spaces. This role is ideal for someone with prior kitchen or food service experience who understands food safety, cleanliness, and high-quality presentation standards.

This position does not involve full cooking responsibilities, as food is delivered fully prepared. The Food Service Team Member will reheat and hold prepared food using approved equipment, prepare smoothies and beverages, complete light food assembly, stock service stations, and maintain safe food-handling practices in accordance with Department of Health and Savory standards.

Our business dining experiences offer team members the opportunity to work alongside the Savory team while interacting directly with our onsite client and guests on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Service

• Reheat, hold, and present prepared food according to Savory standards.
• Prepare smoothies, beverages, and light food items.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Provide professional and hospitable service to clients and guests.

Station and Inventory Support

• Set up, stock, replenish, and organize food and beverage stations.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Organize inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Support daily service operations and additional team needs.

Cleanliness and Food Safety

• Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas.
• Clean equipment, utensils, and service stations.
• Follow Department of Health and Savory sanitation standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with onsite culinary and hospitality teams.
• Communicate clearly and contribute to smooth daily operations.
• Represent the Savory brand professionally.

Job Requirements

Experience And Skills

• Previous food service, catering, hospitality, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, temperature control, food holding, and sanitation.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Comfort working in a client-facing corporate dining environment.
• Basic understanding of spoken and written English.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Department of Health Food Protection Certificate preferred.

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and repeatedly lift up to 25 pounds.
• Availability to work a flexible daytime schedule Monday through Friday, with occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate of $20.00-$23.00
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit benefits
• Cell phone reimbursementPositive, growth-focused work environment

Savory is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.