Restaurant Team Member - Food Preparation and Guest Service

Job overview

Restaurant Team Member - Food Preparation and Guest Service is an onsite, full-time role in Plainview, NY. The stated starting pay is $17 per hour. NAYA serves fresh Middle Eastern food and describes its focus as authentic, fresh, and nutritious flavors. The team member works across front- and back-of-house stations to prepare food, serve guests, maintain clean and organized work areas, and support smooth restaurant operations. The role contributes to consistent food quality and a positive guest experience while collaborating with kitchen and service teammates.

What you'll do

• Prepare daily production items according to recipes and portion standards
• wash dishes and tools
• assist with inventory counts and waste reduction
• receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries
• maintain storage temperatures and rotation procedures
• clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
• greet guests, take orders, use the POS system, and collect payments
• maintain stocked and organized stations
• complete cleaning and side work
• support teammates and participate in training and development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant team member

food preparation

guest service

full-time

plainview ny

naya

$17/hr

middle eastern food

kitchen operations

pos system

food safety

free naya meals

medical benefits

employee discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, free NAYA meals, and growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and variable schedules. It also lists one or more years of restaurant team-member experience at a similar-caliber concept and completion of the Train the Trainer course.

About the employer

NAYA - Plainview is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.