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Culinarian – Cook for the Masses with Fresh Ingredients & Thoughtful Technique
Simone’s Kitchen is an award-winning Mediterranean eatery founded in 2018 by a mother and son team with a mission to build healthier communities through delicious food, warm hospitality, and bold Mediterranean flavors—all at a budget-friendly price. We prepare our dishes in-house from scratch every day, using fresh, high-quality ingredients and a balance of culinary technique, food production, and the care of home cooking.
About the Role
As a Culinarian, you’ll be part of a fast-moving kitchen that blends efficiency with craft—cooking for the masses while maintaining the attention to detail and thoughtfulness of home cooking. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, scratch-made recipes, and quality-driven techniques to create flavorful, high-volume dishes that define Simone’s Kitchen.
Whether you have experience or are just starting out, we’ll teach you essential kitchen skills like chopping, slicing, mixing, marinating, roasting, and plating while training you to work with speed, consistency, and precision.
Who We’re Looking For
- No prior kitchen experience required—just a willingness to learn
- Hardworking and dependable, ready to bring energy to every shift
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Positive and team-oriented, knowing that great food is made together
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality in every dish served
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items following recipes and presentation standards
- Assist with daily prep work and station setup
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Work efficiently and collaborate with team members to keep service smooth
Compensation & Benefits
- $18-$22/hr, based on experience
- Free meals during shifts
- Team member discounts
- Health insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Retirement plan
- Simone’s Perks: Netflix, Spotify, gym membership, virtual healthcare
- Opportunities for growth within the company
- A positive, supportive work environment
Why Join Simone’s Kitchen?
- Kitchen experience is NOT required—we train from the ground up
- Work with fresh ingredients and scratch-made recipes every day
- Be part of a growing, community-driven company
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles within the kitchen team
If you’re ready to work hard, learn, and be part of a team that values great food and great people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with Simone’s Kitchen!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Schenectady, NY 12305 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
