Assistant Chef

Ardmore, PA; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Inclusive meals

Uniform

Job summary

MAIDO! in Ardmore, PA, is seeking an Assistant Chef to join the Restaurant Team. The role includes preparing and presenting food, ensuring high hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include employee discounts and inclusive meals. Join us to create memorable dining experiences for our customers!

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and kitchen environments preferred.
• Strong communication skills for effective customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Cook dishes and present them aesthetically.
• Prepare cooking ingredients for service.
• Maintain product freshness and hygiene standards.
• Take orders and explain the menu to customers.
• Serve dishes and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Prior experience in an assistant-chef establishment

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills

High level of stamina

Ability to work well under intense time pressure

Dedication to on-time arrival for shifts

Ability to transport food safely

Polite and hospitable attitude

Job description

Ardmore, United States | Posted on 04/29/2026

Provides assistant as a member of the Restaurant Team to include making food, cleaning, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products. All MAIDO jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing excellent and memorable customer service. All positions must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.

Assistant Chefjob duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetic pleasing way
• Prepare cooking ingredients for restaurant and deli
• Maintain high standards on product freshness and hygiene
• Maintain the workplace and back storage to be clean, safe and organized
• Take orders and explain the food menu
• Serve orders and take dishes away
• Prepare special orders and requestsPlace “Made on date stickers” on products and maintain the ingredient quality
• Greet customers and respond to their inquiries courteously
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Demand

• Lift goods up to 20 LB

Assistant Chef job skills and qualifications

• Prior experience in an assistant-chef establishment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Ability to work well under intense time pressure
• Dedication to on-time arrival for shifts
• Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends
• Ability to transport food safely or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
• Polite and hospitable attitude

Nice to have...

• Basic proficiency in Japanese
• Familiarity in Japanese food
• Employee Discount
• Inclusive meals
• Uniform

At MAIDO!, we provide equal opportunity for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.