Description
Summary:
The Asian Cuisine Cook prepares and cooks a variety of Asian dishes, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Highlights:
1. Prepare and cook a variety of Asian dishes with consistent quality
2. Collaborate with kitchen staff to manage order flow and minimize waste
3. Strong knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles
This is a full-time, on-site Chinese/Vietnamese Cook role based in Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, UT. The Asian Cuisine Cook will prepare and cook a variety of Asian dishes, ensuring consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion size according to established recipes and standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include food preparation, cooking on various kitchen stations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and following food safety and sanitation guidelines. The cook will collaborate with kitchen staff to manage order flow, minimize waste, and support efficient service during peak hours. The role may also involve assisting with menu development, inventory checks, and communicating with supervisors about ingredient needs or equipment issues.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Asian cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavor profiles, including experience preparing common dishes from Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines.
Experience and proficiency cooking with a single hand wok.
Proficiency in core kitchen skills such as knife handling, batch preparation, station management, and timing multiple orders in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, with the ability to follow restaurant policies and local health regulations.
Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams, communicate clearly, and support a respectful, inclusive work environment.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management skills, with the capacity to handle high-volume service while maintaining quality.
Previous experience as a cook or line cook in a restaurant setting; experience specifically in Asian cuisine is highly preferred.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary training or certification is a plus but not required.
Starting Salary is $18-$20 per hour DOE