Line Cook - $18 - $21 - Uchi Austin

Haihospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Growth opportunities

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is hiring Line Cooks for Uchi Austin. You will be a key member of the kitchen team, preparing dishes and ensuring quality for high-volume service.

Compensation is hourly ($17–$20). Benefits include medical/dental/vision, EAP, 401k matching, growth from within, and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with guests and coworkers.
• Detect safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and restock as needed.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate dishes per recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked workstation.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Adhere to safety, hygiene, and food handling policies.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Kitchen equipment safety

Temperature tolerance

Job description

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Line Cooks for our Uchi Austin location . In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to create amazing dining experiences for our guests. We offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term! We're offering an hourly wage between $17-$20 per hour.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It's about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away : E-verify.gov E-Verify Participation Poster Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.