Aspiring Chef: Michelin Korean Wood-Fire Training

J-1 Connect Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Michelin-level training

Chef mentorship

Wood-fire technique

Tasting-menu exposure

Cultural exchange

Staff meals

Job summary

J-1 Connect Inc. invites a motivated culinary graduate to join a Michelin-starred Korean wood-fired kitchen training program.

You will work on mise en place, station setup, ingredient preparation, sauces, and live-fire support within a seven-course tasting menu context. This supervised training emphasizes disciplined technique, timing, plating, sanitation, and chef communication, with mentorship and cultural exchange as core benefits.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a recent culinary, gastronomy, hospitality, or related program graduate.
• Training in culinary arts, Korean or Asian cuisine, live-fire cooking, fine dining, or restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Train in mise en place, station setup, and ingredient preparation.
• Assist with sauces, grilling or wood-fire support, and plating.
• Maintain sanitation, quality control, and service readiness.
• Develop Korean flavor profiles and live-fire techniques.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and staff.

Skills

Knife skills

Mise en place

Sanitation awareness

Attention to detail

Humility

Professionalism

Coachable

Punctual

Adaptable

Organized

Resilient

Listening skills

Chef communication

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

J-1 Connect Inc. invites a motivated culinary graduate to join a Michelin-starred Korean wood-fired kitchen training program.

You will work on mise en place, station setup, ingredient preparation, sauces, and live-fire support within a seven-course tasting menu context. This supervised training emphasizes disciplined technique, timing, plating, sanitation, and chef communication, with mentorship and cultural exchange as core benefits.