Seasonal Culinary Assistant — Salad Bar & Buffet Prep

Stew Leonard's; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Stew Leonard's is hiring a Culinary Assistant, Salad Bar for seasonal hourly work in New York. You will assist with food prep, set up buffets, maintain displays, and provide friendly customer service. The role requires 18+ years, a HS diploma or equivalent, and basic training.

You will work on the salad bar and related stations, following strict safety and sanitation standards. The position involves standing and walking, with the chance to grow skills in food service and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two weeks of training provided.
• Ability to safely use knives, scales and wrapping machines.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up buffet according to standards.
• Ensure proper signage of buffet items.
• Refill and rotate food on buffet.
• Maintain cleanliness of buffet areas.
• Stock supplies for hot and cold bars.
• Check food temperatures and document in temperate log.
• Maintain, fill and rotate products on display, mindful of dates.
• Package finished products.
• Adhere to health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Good oral communication

Great work ethic

Problem solver

Self-motivator

Flexible

Honest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 weeks of training

Tools

Knives and equipment

Job description

Stew Leonard's is hiring a Culinary Assistant, Salad Bar for seasonal hourly work in New York. You will assist with food prep, set up buffets, maintain displays, and provide friendly customer service. The role requires 18+ years, a HS diploma or equivalent, and basic training.

You will work on the salad bar and related stations, following strict safety and sanitation standards. The position involves standing and walking, with the chance to grow skills in food service and customer interaction.