Korean Pantry Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Team

Baekjeong Korean BBQ; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Baekjeong Santa Clara is seeking a pantry cook to support a fast-paced kitchen in Santa Clara, CA. You will prep fresh dishes, supervise station setup, and ensure food safety standards are followed. Experience in Korean cuisine is preferred and a high school diploma is desired.

Responsibilities include prepping and portioning foods, preparing sauces, labeling items, and maintaining clean work areas. This role offers hourly pay around $18.70 with tips and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or higher education preferred.
• 1+ year in high-paced kitchen environment preferred.
• Knowledge in various cooking ingredients preferred.
• Must know how to clean, sharpen, maintain kitchen knives.
• Familiar with the taste of authentic Korean food preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare for service.
• Prepare a variety of foods including various side dishes.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes.
• Label, date, and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures.
• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages.
• Check food plating, temperature, and portions for all dishes.
• Sterilize kitchen equipment at the end of your shift.
• Monitor stock and place orders, as needed.
• Set up sanitizer buckets and towels for station.
• Temperature checks for all coolers.
• Set up rubber floor mats at station.
• Tastings with team members.
• Disinfect prep surface areas.
• Sweep and mop designated areas.
• Sweep and mop walk in cooler and dry storage area.
• Ensure all products are labeled correctly in the walk-in cooler.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School/GED or higher education

Job description

Baekjeong Santa Clara is seeking a pantry cook to support a fast-paced kitchen in Santa Clara, CA. You will prep fresh dishes, supervise station setup, and ensure food safety standards are followed. Experience in Korean cuisine is preferred and a high school diploma is desired.

Responsibilities include prepping and portioning foods, preparing sauces, labeling items, and maintaining clean work areas. This role offers hourly pay around $18.70 with tips and benefits.