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TooJay's

Runs New York-style deli restaurants in Florida

Line Cook

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Lake Mary, FL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent experience in a full-service restaurant or related field is required.
  • Flexible availability and the ability to work long hours at times are required.
  • Ability to stand for the entire shift and exert up to 50 pounds as needed is required.
  • Ability to maneuver safely throughout walk-in areas and the kitchen during the shift is required.
  • Ability to safely handle and operate microwaves, knives, steam tables, a gas range, char broiler, fryers, salamander, convection ovens, meat and bread slicers, check printer, kitchen display system, scales, automatic dishwasher, and chemicals is required.
  • Ability to reach overhead; carry hot catering trays; handle hot and cold beverages; bend below the waist; crouch; and communicate intentions to coworkers is required.
  • A regular schedule must be maintained in compliance with restaurant business levels, which may vary based on restaurant needs and checklist protocols and cleanliness standards.
  • High standards of personal grooming must be maintained, including wearing the proper uniform and facial mask and gloves when and where required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare classic New York deli recipes and flavors while executing food preparation with high quality, speed, and efficiency.
  • Approach guest interactions in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
  • Continuously clean high-touch points throughout the kitchen.

About the company

TooJay's runs New York-style deli restaurants in Florida that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to sit-down guests and takeout customers. Its restaurants pair a full-service dining room with a deli and bakery counter, and the menu centers on piled-high sandwiches and comfort food, with salads and baked goods made from scratch. Its catering menu runs from boxed lunches and party platters to hot buffets for business meetings and private celebrations. The company earns money from restaurant meals and bakery purchases as well as catering orders. TooJay's began with a single deli on the island of Palm Beach in 1981 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Palm Beach, FL

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Hourly staff become managers: TooJay's says nearly all its general managers started as hourly team members.
  • TooJay's pitches above-average pay in The Villages: a September 2026 job fair there said it outpays the average area restaurant.
  • Catering has a dedicated seller: TooJay's catering sales manager courts corporations and hotels, with base pay plus a sales bonus.

What critics are saying

  • Benefits hinge on full-time status: TooJay's extends medical, dental and vision insurance and paid time off to full-time team members.
  • Restaurants have closed before: TooJay's 2020 Chapter 11 bankruptcy cut the chain from about 30 locations to 21.
  • Server income swings with tips: TooJay's Altamonte Springs posting quotes $20 to $30 hourly, tips included, depending on shift.

What makes TooJay's unique

  • A central kitchen feeds the chain: TooJay's West Palm Beach commissary cooks soup in kettles holding up to 300 gallons.
  • The Villages gets two restaurants: TooJay's operates at Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood in that age-restricted Central Florida community.
  • Catering delivery stays in-house: TooJay's Orlando catering driver posting also asks drivers to market to prospective customers.

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