Asian Cuisine Chef

Albertsons Companies; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discount

Flexible schedules

Training & development

Health benefits

Vacation / PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Chinese Food Cook to prepare a variety of Chinese-inspired dishes by following recipes, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation. You will use woks and other kitchen equipment, restock supplies, and keep the prep area clean and safe.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining inventory, and upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced store kitchen environment, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or cooking preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality.
• Capable of working in hot/cold kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Chinese dishes by following recipes, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Maintain clean, organized prep and service areas and restock supplies.
• Help customers at the counter with friendly service.
• Follow food safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Food prep

Attention to detail

Organization

Food safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Woks

Ovens

Slicers

Knives

Job description

A Day in the Life:

As a Chinese Food Cook, you play a vital role in creating a fresh, flavorful, and enjoyable experience for every customer. You'll prepare a variety of Chinese-inspired dishes by following recipes, ensuring high standards for quality, taste, and presentation. Your day includes cutting, chopping, and cooking ingredients using woks, ovens, and other kitchen equipment, as well as mixing sauces and seasoning dishes to perfection.

You'll keep the food preparation area clean and organized, restock supplies from storage, and ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met. You may also assist customers at the counter, providing friendly and helpful service while answering questions about products. From preparing food to maintaining inventory and keeping the department running smoothly, you help deliver a consistent and high-quality experience.

What you bring to the table:

• Customer Service Skills: Friendly, courteous approach with a focus on creating a positive customer experience and assisting with questions
• Food Preparation Expertise: Knowledge of following recipes and preparing Chinese food dishes using proper cooking techniques
• Attention to Detail: Focus on maintaining consistency in food quality, portioning, and presentation
• Organization & Time Management: Strong prioritization and multitasking skills to manage prep work and maintain an efficient workspace
• Food Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with safe food handling, sanitation standards, and freshness guidelines
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the flexibility to work independently or as part of a team
• Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and customer needs
• Equipment Operation: Experience safely using kitchen tools and equipment such as woks, ovens, slicers, and knives
• Physical Stamina: Capacity to remain on your feet for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and handle lifting up to 50 lbs

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior food service or cooking experience preferred
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments, including kitchens, coolers, and freezers
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and company procedures
• Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.