Food Prep

Ember Korean BBQ; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Korean BBQ in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a dependable Pantry associate to support daily kitchen operations behind the scenes. The role focuses on prep and clean-up to ensure an efficient dining experience and organized storage.

Responsibilities include setting up side dish racks, preparing and refilling side dishes, maintaining storage areas, assisting with receiving shipments, and keeping the banchan refrigerator organized.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly, outgoing, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Professional and courteous with teammates
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Able to work in a noisy/chaotic environment and adapt to peak hours
• Punctual, neat and accurate in work habits; detail-oriented
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended schedules
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate

Responsibilities

• Set up side dish racks and prepare all side dishes
• Fill and refill side dish trays
• Clean and maintain back pantry station and storage areas
• Maintain banchan refrigerator and refilling
• Assist with receiving food shipments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Friendly attitude

Professional demeanor

Team player

Punctuality

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Description: The Pantry team supports the dining experience from behind the scenes both with prep and clean up. They are integral in ensuring an efficient daily operation and keeping the food storage areas organized and tidy.

Essential Functions:

• Set up side dish racks
• Prepare all side dishes, fill & refill side dish trays
• Clean-up and maintenance of back pantry station and dry/wet storage areas
• Assist the team with maintaining the banchan refrigerator and refilling
• Assist with receiving food shipments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Possesses a friendly, outgoing, positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to be professional and courteous with their teammates
• Able to exercise good judgment while working both independently and collaboratively; works well in a team environment
• Able to work in a noisy and sometimes chaotic environment and be flexible under a variety of circumstances
• Punctual, neat and accurate in work habits; precise and detail-oriented
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and extended schedules during peak periods
• The ability to adjust to business needs and display a sense or urgency during peak hours.
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate

Physical Demands

• Able to move from place to place which may include standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry 45 lbs short distances

Dress Code: Non-slip shoes, hair covers

Pay Range: $17.50/hr to $22.50/hr + Tips

Ember Korean BBQ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

This job description is not intended to cover every single requirement of the job.

Ember Korean BBQ reserves the right to change job duties at any time.