Kitchen Prep

Haidilao Hot Pot; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts at Haidilao

On-site staff meals

Medical insurance for full-time

Birthday gift

Job summary

Haidilao is seeking a Kitchen Prep team member to produce high-quality food with precision, observe quality-assurance and food-safety procedures, and perform daily prep, ingredient preparation, and station cleanliness. The role requires California Food Handler certification and cooking/prep experience.

English fluency is essential, with Mandarin and Spanish preferred. Various shifts and a customer-focused environment are part of the operation.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; Mandarin and Spanish preferred
• California Food Handler Certificate required
• Cooking and Prep experience or Back of the House experience preferred
• Strong ability to anticipate kitchen needs and support teammates

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare all food items in a sanitary and timely manner
• Plate food attractively to maximize customer enjoyment
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station with proper safety and sanitation
• Complete opening and closing duties and prep line for service
• Follow policies communicated by Manager or Company
• Adhere to health and safety standards for food, safety, and sanitation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluent English

Mandarin

Spanish

Education

California Food Handler Certificate

Job description

The Kitchen Prep is to produce the highest quality food with precision and accuracy, continually observing and implementing the proper quality-assurance and food-safety procedures. To include daily prep, preparing ingredients, keeping kitchen clean and orderly.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, deliver items weighing up to 20-40 pounds throughout an eight-hour shift
• Ability to safely utilize knives and equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout an eight-hour shift
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach for products and items
• Ability to work to various temperature environment, for example low temperature in the refrigerator and high temperature in the cooking area
• Ability to work in loud areas, for example, the music for special performance and/or loud noise from the dishwasher machine
• Ability to attend work as scheduled, working various schedules and shifts throughout normal business hours

Education & Qualifications:

• California Food Handler Certificate
• Cooking and Prep experience or Back of the House experience preferred
• Fluent in English / Preferred languages: Mandarin and Spanish

Responsibilities:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Plates food in an attractive manner to maximize customer enjoyment
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Quickly complete opening and closing duties each shift – setting up and tearing down the line to ensure you, your peers and your’ location are set for success.
• Follow all policies and processes communicated by your Manager or the Company.
• Strictly adhere to all Company and government health and safety standards with a focus on Human Safety; Food Safety and Chemical Safety and Sanitation Standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1400+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally
• Provides on-site staff meal
• Provides medical insurance to qualified full-time employees
• Provides Birthday gift and celebration

Requirements:

• Able to anticipate needs of others in the kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of restaurant prep and cooking methods
• Obtain the California Food Handler Certificate

Founded in 1994, Haidilao has become an internationally renowned hotpot brand and catering giant with over 20 years' development.
By the end of June 30, 2020, Haidilao had opened 935 chain restaurants in China, Singapore, the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia.
Over the years, Haidilao has withstood the challenges of the market as well as customers, and has successfully forged a quality hot pot brand that has earned a reputation for itself. Haidilao combines kinds of characteristics of hot pot in many places of China. As a large-scale chain catering enterprise with operations all over the world, Haidilao adheres to integrity in business. It gives the highest priority to continuously improving the quality and safety of its food products, providing more thoughtful services to its customers while delivering healthier, safer and more nutritious food.