Overnight Chef Jobs in Ridgewood, NY (NOW HIRING)

About the Role

At Wonder, we make world-class food accessible to everyone. As a Team Member, you’ll help bring menus from Michelin-starred and celebrity chefs to life while creating an inviting, positive experience for every guest. Whether you’re looking to grow your career, learn new skills, or join a fast-paced, fun team; this is your place. 

We are located directly next to Club Pilates.

Role Details

• Pay Rate: $17.50
• Overnight shifts include an additional $2.00/hour premium, automatically applied to any hours worked between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM
• Job Location: Danbury
• Position Type: Full-time & Part-time
• Schedules vary by location and business needs. This role supports overnight operations, with shifts generally falling between late evening (Example: 9:00 PM) and early morning hours (Example: 6:00 AM)

Opportunities to earn more:

• Certified Team Member: +$0.50/hr (if eligible)
• Trainer: +$1.50/hr

Why You'll Love Working Here 

• Free meal during shift 
• Employee Discount 
• 1.5x Pay on Company Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) Match 
• Employee Stock 
• Real opportunities to grow into Trainer and Supervisor roles 
• Be part of a fast-growing, stable company with new opportunities opening every week 

Note: Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work. 

What You'll Do

Every day is different. Master multiple roles, grow your skill set, and make a real impact. 

Create Amazing Food 

• Prepare menu items to Wonder standards while keeping stations clean, stocked, and organized 
• Follow HACCP and all food-safety guidelines, including proper temperatures and storage 
• Manage inventory scans, pack accurate portions, and ensure every order is correct before it goes out 

Deliver Incredible Hospitality 

• Greet guests warmly and assist with orders, pickups, payments, and the Wonder app 
• Share knowledge about our concepts, support meal-kit and delivery operations, and ensure dispatch accuracy 
• Participate in light local marketing activities (flyers, street engagement, etc.) 

Keep Our Restaurants Looking Their Best 

• Maintain top-tier sanitation and cleanliness across kitchen and dining areas 
• Wash, clean, and restock cookware, utensils, and equipment throughout the shift 
• Manage trash/recycling properly and report equipment issues promptly 

Be a Key Part of the Team 

• Support teammates, jump in where needed, and maintain a positive, high-energy environment 
• Perform additional duties as assigned 
• Work in a positive, energetic environment where teammates support each other and leaders invest in your development 

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced kitchen or customer-facing role 
• Ability to work with speed, accuracy, and strong attention to detail 
• Solid organization, clear verbal communication, and ability to follow directions 
• Team-oriented with basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices 

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for a full shift while working
• Must have weekend availability
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain) if required by State, County or Local Health Departments

*This list of qualifications and requirements also reflects the qualifications and requirements used as vetting criteria for our AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool)

About Wonder

Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.

Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.

Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.

Wonder uses an AEDT in its hiring process. Click here for more information.

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.