Culinary Attendant

Savory Hospitality

Culinary Attendant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

    At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals that will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

    About the role We are seeking a dependable and hospitality-focused Culinary Attendant to join the team at Savory Hospitality within 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. Responsibilities include reheating food using approved equipment, preparing smoothies and beverages, light food assembly, stocking stations, and maintaining safe food handling practices in accordance with Department of Health and Savory standards.

    Key responsibilities

    Prepare and present food items according to Savory standards for quality, presentation, and consistency

    Reheat and hold prepared food using approved equipment and food safety procedures

    Prepare smoothies, beverages, and light food items as needed during service

    Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards

    Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized work areas, including equipment, utensils, and service stations

    Execute opening and closing procedures for assigned stations

    Support inventory organization, stocking, and replenishment throughout service

    Serve as a professional and hospitable representative of the Savory brand onsite

    Collaborate with onsite culinary and hospitality teams to ensure smooth daily operations

    Other duties as assigned to support the team

    Job requirements:

    Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions

    Basic understanding of spoken and written English

    Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

    DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred

    Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays

    In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

    Competitive rate ($18-$20/hour)

    Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    Paid time off (PTO)

    401(k)

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit benefits

    Cell phone reimbursement

    Your experience should show us the following:

    • Previous experience in food service, catering, hospitality, or kitchen operations preferred

    • Understanding of basic food safety practices, including temperature danger zones, safe food holding, and sanitation standards

    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

    • Strong organization and time management skills

    • Professional communication and a team-oriented mindset

    • Positive, calm, and solutions-focused demeanor

    • Comfort working in a client-facing corporate dining environment

    • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams preferred

    Job requirements

    • Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions

    • Basic understanding of spoken and written English

    • Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

    • DOH Food Handler’s certificate preferred

    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays