Line Cooks

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Japanese tapas restaurant in Cambridge is seeking experienced line cooks to join their culinary team. The restaurant emphasizes teamwork, communication, and community involvement while offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vacation Mileage

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in food preparation and production.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing high-quality food consistently.
• Efficient time management and working clean.

Skills

Team Player

Clear Communication

Time Management

Understanding Ingredients

Tools

Google Suite

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Pagu is currently seeking experienced line cooks to join their culinary team. Hourly wage starting at $16/hour or more depending on experience.

What is PAGU?
PAGU is a Japanese tapas restaurant by James Beard Nominated Chef/Owner Tracy Chang. Located in Cambridge’s innovation hub between Central Square and MIT, they serve lunch and dinner, including takeout and patio dining. The menu highlights local ingredients and celebrates the harmony of techniques and flavors of Japanese and Spanish cuisines. Inspired by their travels around the world, they aim to create feel-good, homey food that speaks to the body and soul.

They are a group of loyal, hard-working, detail-oriented team players eager to serve the community. They are building a company that people love and are proud to work with. They are not just chefs; they are collaborators, growing and improving together every day.

PAGU is an equal opportunity employer. Chef/Owner Tracy is fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, English, with basic skills in French and Portuguese.

They ask themselves:

How do they better care for the team?

They are dedicated to building a PAGU family that shares core values of education, leadership, teamwork, empathy, and passion for serving others. They strive to create a fun environment for everyone to learn, grow, and thrive. They offer a competitive salary (based on experience), health insurance, vacation mileage, and career growth opportunities.

The safety and well-being of the team and community are their top priorities. They provide proper PPE and have implemented safety measures to keep everyone safe.

How do they better care for the community?

At PAGU, community is central. In response to Covid, Chef Tracy co-founded non-profits like Off Their Plate and Project Restore Us, focusing on safety and well-being. By joining PAGU, you will be involved in both restaurant operations and supporting these non-profit initiatives, which prioritize giving back to essential worker communities.

As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for:

• Being a team player
• Clear, honest communication
• Finding ways to challenge and motivate yourself and others

Operations

• Efficient time management
• Working clean and organized
• Producing high-quality food consistently
• Prep production and live service

Product Knowledge

• Understanding ingredients and techniques
• Following recipes accurately
• Basic food waste management

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Google Suite

Visit them: 310 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Get there: by T: Central Square or Kendall Square on the Red Line; by bus: routes 1, 47, 77, 83, 91

PAGU prioritizes public health and employee safety. Proof of full vaccination for indoor dining is required, along with temperature checks and masks when not eating or drinking. All employees must be fully vaccinated.