Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
A popular Japanese restaurant in East Village of New York City is opening its new concept in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The new restaurant will focus on Kaisen-Don (elevated Japanese rice bowls inspired by edomae chirashi sushi) with a full sushi, sashimi, and appetizer menu. The group is seeking part-time line cooks to join the team.
The team member will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific station in the downstairs kitchen while having an understanding of other stations. The team member will prepare high-quality dishes that meet the company’s standards, ensuring the station is clean and well-stocked. Basic knowledge of Japanese food is preferred but not mandatory. Must be able to begin to start immediately.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain daily operations of your assigned station
* Assist in daily prep or any other assigned work
* Check and complete mise en place and pars and set up station using proper recipes and ingredients
* Use standard recipes and plate presentations in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation
* Be aware of items that are running low and communicate it to the team
* Maintain a good working relationship with all back of house, front of house staff, management and guests
* Store all items properly at the end of shift, labeling and dating all products
* Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area
* Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management
Qualifications:
* Practical working experience in a kitchen, preferably in Japanese cuisine
* 1-2 years of cooking experience preferred, but not required
* Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays
* Strong communication skills and team-first attitude
* Able to stay organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision
* Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast-paced environment
* Able to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies
* Able to stand for extended periods of time
* Able to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required
* Fluency and/or ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish / Japanese) is a plus
Schedule:
Weekday and weekend dinners, weekend lunch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($19.00)
Required Skills
Food Preparation
Experience in a Kitchen, Preferably in Japanese Cuisine
Food Service
Cooking Experience
Maintaining Station Cleanliness and Organization
Ability to Multitask and Work Efficiently in a Fast Paced Environment
Strong Communication Skills
Basic Kitchen Operations
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