Kitchen Team Member

Kitchen Team Member

Slurp Ramen | Port Jefferson, NY

Come make food you're proud of.

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
• Learning every kitchen station
• 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
• Helping create an efficient, positive kitchen environment

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:

• Knife skills
• Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques
• Food safety and sanitation
• Time management
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Communication and teamwork
• Multi-station kitchen operations
• 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
• Flexible scheduling
• 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

How to Apply

Visit SLURPUSA.com and complete our online application.

Applications are reviewed within approximately 1–2 weeks. If we'd like to move forward, we'll contact you by email to schedule an in-person interview.

Want to speed things up? After submitting your application, you're welcome to call the restaurant and let a manager know you've applied. We'll do our best to review your application as soon as possible.

Please bring a copy of your resume to your interview.

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.