Irvine Line Cook- Eng

Baekjeong Korean BBQ; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Baekjeong Korean BBQ is seeking dedicated kitchen staff for a fast-paced environment in Irvine, California. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of foods, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of kitchen experience, knowledge of various cooking ingredients, and familiarity with authentic Korean cuisine. Offered benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of experience in a high-paced kitchen environment preferred.
• Knowledge in various cooking ingredients preferred.
• Familiar with the taste of authentic Korean food preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect necessary supplies.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, and vegetables.
• Clean line equipment including grills and ranges.

Skills

High-paced kitchen experience

Knowledge of cooking ingredients

Familiarity with authentic Korean food

Education

High School/GED or higher education

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare for service
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, vegetables, and cold food items
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, label, date, and correctly store all food items as per safe food‑handling procedures
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages
• Prepare dishes to order
• Set up sanitizer buckets and towels
• Constantly check the equipment on the line to ensure there are no gas leaks
• Temperature checks of all reach‑in and walk‑in coolers
• Set up rubber floor mats at station
• Tastings with team members
• Restock reach‑in coolers
• Prep lunch boxes for oncoming rushes
• Clean line equipment
  • Clean the grill
  • Clean the range
  • Clean the flat top
  • Wipe down rice warmers
  • Clean underneath equipment
• Change foiling lining on top of ranges
• Clean sinks of food debris and sanitize
• Disinfect prep area surfaces
• Sweep and mop floors
• Empty and wash sanitizer buckets
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School/GED or higher education preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience in high‑paced kitchen environment preferred
• Knowledge in various cooking ingredients preferred
• Familiar with the taste of authentic Korean food preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting, pushing and pulling techniques are required.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

All employees are offered medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, hospital, and accident insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company 401(k) plan after 90 days of employment. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked with a carryover cap of 48 hours.

WAGE OVERVIEW

$16.900 +Tips