Los Angeles Pantry- Eng

Baekjeong Korean BBQ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company 401k after 90 days

Paid sick leave accrues with carryover

Job summary

Baekjeong Los Angeles is seeking a pantry cook to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant. You will set up stations, prepare side dishes, sauces, and garnishes, and ensure accurate labeling and safe storage of foods.

We value individuals who can follow health and safety rules, work well in a team, and handle busy service periods with attention to detail and proper food handling practices. 1+ year in a high-volume kitchen is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or higher education preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in high-paced kitchen environment 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 and sauces.
• Label, date, and store all food items per safe handling procedures.
• Monitor stock, inform chef of shortages, and assist with orders.
• Ensure proper plating, temperature, and portion control for dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness by sanitizing prep surfaces and equipment.
• Assist team members in tastings and overall kitchen duties.

Skills

Knife maintenance

Food safety

Education

High School/GED or higher

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Los Angeles Baekjeong - Los Angeles, CA 90005, Salary Range: $17.87 - $17.87 Hourly, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Description

The ideal candidate will preform kitchen tasks such as preparing and portioning fresh dishes daily.A great pantry cook will be quick and diligent and willing to improve on the job. You will be deft and able to follow instructions as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will also be able to function in a fast-paced, busy environment as a part of a team.

DUTIES & 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
• Cover, 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 & EXPERIENCE

• High School/GED or higher education preferred
• 1+ year(s) of experience 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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting, pushing and pulling techniques are required.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• All employees are offered medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, disability, hospital, and accident insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in the company 401k plan after 90 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked with a carryover cap of 48 hours.

WAGE OVERVIEW

• $17.87 + Tips