Line Cook - $18 - $22 - Uchi Houston

Uchi Restaurants LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Hai Hospitality team as a Line Cook at Uchi Houston! In this dynamic position, you will be a crucial part of our kitchen, ensuring exceptional dining experiences. We value growth and provide opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment. Enjoy medical benefits and dining discounts while being part of a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance options

Employer Matched 401k Savings plan

Opportunity for internal promotions

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with guests and staff.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Create dining experiences by supporting kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Ability to work in diverse temperatures

Kitchen equipment safety

Team collaboration

Job description

Line Cook - $18 - $22 - Uchi Houston

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Line Cooks. In this role, you will serve as a 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!

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.

Additional Information

Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information, 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.

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