Kitchen Team Member

Austin Community College; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee meal discounts

Supportive team culture

Learn authentic Japanese cooking

Growth opportunities

Port Jefferson waterfront location

Job summary

Slurp Ramen in Port Jefferson is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to help prepare ingredients, cook menu items, and maintain quality and presentation. You will collaborate with the front-of-house team during service and support teammates during busy shifts.

No prior experience is required, as we provide paid training and a supportive team culture. This role offers a pathway to learn authentic Japanese cooking techniques in a lively, waterfront setting.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability is required.
• Reliable and punctual, team-oriented.
• Calm under pressure; fast learner.
• Passionate about food and hospitality.
• Willing to give and receive feedback.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and complete daily prep.
• Cook menu items according to Slurp recipes and standards.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work with the front-of-house team during service.
• Run food to guests when needed.
• Support teammates during busy shifts.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Team-oriented

Calm under pressure

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Customer service mindset

Job description

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At Slurp Ramen, we believe great ramen starts with great people.

Since opening as Long Island's first ramen shop, we've built our reputation on authentic Japanese comfort food, consistency, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We move fast, work hard, support one another, and have fun doing it.

Whether you're already passionate about food or just want to learn, we'll teach you everything you need to know. Experience is helpful—but attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn matter much more.

If you're looking for more than "just another restaurant job," we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Kitchen Team Member, you'll help prepare the food our guests come back for every week.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing ingredients and completing daily prep
• Cooking menu items according to Slurp recipes and standards
• Maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation
• Keeping your station clean, organized, and stocked
• Following all food safety and sanitation procedures
• Working together with the front-of-house team during service
• Running food to guests when needed
• Supporting teammates during busy shifts

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience—we can teach skills.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Positive and team-oriented
• Calm under pressure
• Fast learners
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about food and hospitality
• Willing to give and receive feedback

Weekend availability is required for all team members. Flexible weekday availability is strongly preferred.

What You'll Learn

Working at Slurp isn't just about making ramen.

You'll gain experience in:

• Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques
• Food safety and sanitation
• Time management
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Communication and teamwork
• Restaurant operations and hospitality

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout the kitchen
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Work around hot surfaces, boiling liquids, and sharp tools

Why Work at Slurp?

• Paid training
• Employee meal discounts
• Supportive team culture
• Learn authentic Japanese cooking techniques
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Beautiful Port Jefferson waterfront location
• Every day is different-you'll never be bored

About Slurp Ramen

We're a locally owned ramen restaurant in the heart of Port Jefferson serving authentic Japanese comfort food with an emphasis on quality, consistency, and hospitality. Our goal is simple: create food people crave while building a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.

Slurp Ramen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, performance, and business needs.