AM Prep Cook - Uchi Austin

Hai Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) with employer match

Career growth

Job summary

Hai Hospitality Group is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team in Austin, TX. The role supports a seamless dinner service and helps create memorable dining experiences. Starting wage is $16 per hour with benefits and opportunities for growth within the organization.

We value teamwork, safety, and consistent quality. This position offers stability in a fast-paced, culinary-driven environment with opportunities to advance within Hai Hospitality Group and its concepts.

Qualifications

• Must communicate with guests and staff.
• Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Lift and carry trays up to 50 lbs and stock inventory.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Able to work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Move objects to reconfigure seating as needed.
• Use kitchen equipment safely (ovens, grills, knives).
• Maintain a neat, organized workspace and proper storage.
• Respond quickly to customer needs and assist coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team to ensure smooth dinner service.
• Prepare and plate dishes according to Hai Hospitality standards.
• Assist with restocking and inventory as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Mobility/Strength

Stamina

Food handling

Job description

Job Description

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Prep Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to ensure a seamless dinner service and create amazing dining experiences for our guests. Whether you are new in your culinary journey or to the world of hospitality, or a seasoned cook looking for stability and structure, we offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term! We're offering $16/ hr + benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Uchi. Uchiko. Uchiba. One House, Standing together. Uchi, translated from Japanese means “house”, was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Since then, Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by Austin’s diverse dining crowd, as well as visitors from across the country and around the globe. Uchiko, an offshoot of Tyson Cole's original Uchi, matches its forebearer's dedication to food, design, and service but brings fire to the fore weaving together robust flavors with hints of smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi Restaurants. Uchibā, borrowing flavors from Uchi, delivers quick bites paired with delicious Japanese cocktails. “bā” meaning bar in Japanese sets the tone for a smaller, more intimate bar experience with the same high-level of food, service and design you’d expect from Hai. We're happy you're here.