Irvine Store Buffet Kitchen Associate - Parttime

Jimmy Jazz; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at store

Gift certificates for new hires

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K

Job summary

Marukai in Irvine, CA is hiring for a Delica/Deli role in a fast-paced store environment. Responsibilities include processing, cutting, and wrapping Delica items, cooking hot meals, and ensuring proper display of Delica products.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be 18+, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. A CA Food Handling license or ability to obtain one is required. Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, ladders, and power-driven equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aid.
• CA Food Handling license or ability to acquire one.
• No experience required, but 1–2 years in a similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing, cutting, and wrapping Delica items.
• Maintains a well-organized back stock/cooler area.
• Cook hot meals (Deli, and Japanese food).
• Follow recipes and accurately measure ingredients.
• Maintains communication with store management, associates, and suppliers.
• Fosters teamwork and positive morale.
• Ensure proper displaying and selling of Delica products and assist customers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicer

Scale

Knife

Wrapper

Job description

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• Location 14120 Culver Drive,Irvine, CA, 92604,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Grocery store deli operations, Prepared food, Kitchen
• Industry Deli retail, Food prep, Dishwasher
• Employee Type Temporary
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

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Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):

• Processing, cutting, and wrapping Delica items
• Maintains a well-organized back stock/cooler area
• Cook hot meals (Deli, and Japanese food)
• Follow recipes and must accurately measure ingredients
• Maintains good communication with store management, associates and suppliers/vendors
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Assure proper displaying and selling of all Delica products to customers and advise customers on healthy food and answering customer questions.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of the Delica back room and front displays.
• Follow the employee handbook at all times, especially on service standards and appearance.
• At all times, meet and/or exceed the Tokyo Central store standards in service, quality, and cleanliness.

Customer Service:

• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department’s sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.

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Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Deli Clerk experience is preferred
• Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without aid
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, deli, and sushi meat while performing job duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable with working in a kitchen environment
• Must be able to follow recipes and accurately measure ingredients
• Must be able to operate related equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks and hand trucks
  Able to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service
• Able to read, write, and do simple math problems
• Able to interpret, understand and follow instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from the general public and management
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Has or willing to obtain a CA Food Handler's Certificate

Marukai is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E Verify.

Marukai is very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and practices the highest and safest levels of precautions to keep associates safe with sanitizing practices, social distancing, personal protective equipment, and safety screening in adherence with the Health Department, CDC, State, Local, and Federal laws.

All Candidates must be able to work evening shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Summary

Employee Benefits:

• - up to 20% discount at all Tokyo Central stores
• - Up to $300 Tokyo Central store gift certificates for all new hire hourly employees over the first year
• - Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K