Head Cook

T & T Supermarket; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holiday Leave

Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Training

10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount

Subsidized staff meal

Job summary

A leading Asian grocery retailer in Irvine is seeking an experienced Head Cook to manage kitchen operations and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, conducting training, and maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in food production, strong communication skills in English, and an advantage if fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin. This full-time role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in food production and supervisory roles.
• Knowledge in BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, and Sushi production.
• Experience with workplace health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen production processes and environment.
• Monitor production efficiency and evaluate productivity.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling techniques.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

5 years of relevant experience

At least 3 years of supervisory experience

Tools

Basic computer skills in MS Office

Job description

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Reporting to the Kitchen Department Manager and Technical Specialist for the daily operation issue and reporting to the technical specialist for the production matters ( product varieties, flavor, production procedure, raw material selection) the Head Cook is responsible for managing, disciplining, providing guidance and training to Kitchen Production staff. She/he is also responsible for the production of the assigned products (BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products) based on orders received, controls quality, inventory and wastage as well as supervises the team in ensuring the daily kitchen food production and working conditions are compiled to company food safety standard and corporate policies.

T&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.

We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket’s vendor base with American food suppliers.

You Will

• Manage the Kitchen production processes and its overall working environment
• Responsible for managing the team’s performance, execute disciplinary actions, and provide specialty training to the team in his/her assigned area
• Monitor production efficiency and evaluate the productivity level during work in progress
• Based on orders received, prepare, handle, clean, cut, marinate, cook and produce the right quantity of foods for the assigned section, which includes but are not limited to BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products
• Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantity, quality, cooking time as stated in the SOPs are being executed
• Ensure proper receiving is done (including quantity and quality); perform quality and inventory checks and wastage control
• Manage product quality, food safety, freshness and ensure FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
• Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times by ensuring all temperature records are properly completed
• Responsible for the cleanliness, hygiene, equipment and tools maintenance and workplace safety; ensure garbage, recycled materials and other disposable items are handled timely and properly
• Develop and launch products for special events to create customer’s excitement
  
  

You Should Have/Be

• Good communication skills in English, proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous
• Possess 5 years and/or above relevant experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Possess knowledge、skills and prior experience in making Kitchen products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others Semi-finished Products)
• Have knowledge and experience in supervising Kitchen production workflow and controlling cost and wastage
• Well versed with workplace health and safety protocols
• Have a good understanding of tools & equipment relevant to the job and know how to interpret labels of merchandises
• Possess basic computer skills in MS Office
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays.
• Great organization, problem-solving, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours
• Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Training
• 10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount
• Subsidized staff meal
• Birthday Cake
• Long Service Award
• Staff Recreation Activity
• Conditions Apply
  
  

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Groceries

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