Line Cook

The Circle Group, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circle Group Inc. is seeking skilled Line Cooks to operate hot kitchen stations in a fast-paced environment in Metro Manila. You will prepare noodle dishes, broths, and dimsums with precision, maintaining high culinary standards and efficient ticket times.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in Asian cuisine, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a hot kitchen while complying with FEFO/FIFO protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, Culinary school graduate, or TESDA NCII Commercial Cooking certification.
• 1–2 years of experience as Line Cook/Commis/Station Cook in Asian, Chinese, or Noodle/Dimsum environment.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety, standard weights/measures, and food handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and organize kitchen stations with all necessary prepped ingredients and supplies prior to service.
• Prepare and execute menu orders (noodle bowls, broths, toppings, and hot dimsums platters) following standard recipes and plating guidelines.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment including woks, steamers, noodle boilers, and fryers.
• Ensure absolute food safety and sanitation protocols (FEFO/FIFO) are practiced daily.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain fast ticket times and manage peak hour volume.

Skills

Multitasking under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/Culinary School/TESDA NCII Commercial Cooking

Tools

Wok operation

Steamers

Noodle boilers

Fryers

Job description

The Circle Group Inc. is looking for skilled and precise Line Cooks to man our hot kitchen stations. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality noodle dishes, cooking savory broths, and steaming artisanal dimsums to order. The ideal candidate works with speed and urgency while ensuring every plate meets our rigorous culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, stock, and organize kitchen stations with all necessary prepped ingredients and supplies prior to service.

• Prepare and execute menu orders (noodle bowls, broths, toppings, and hot dimsums platters) strictly following standard recipes and plating guidelines.

• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment including woks, commercial steamers, noodle boilers, and fryers.

• Ensure absolute food safety and sanitation protocols (FEFO/FIFO) are practiced daily.

• Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to maintain fast ticket times and manage peak hour volume smoothly.

Qualifications:

• At least a High School Graduate, Culinary school graduate, or holder of a TESDA NCII Commercial Cooking certification.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Line Cook, Commis, or Station Cook in an Asian, Chinese, or Noodle/Dimsum restaurant environment.

• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety, standard weights/measures, and food handling procedures.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.