Pantry Cook (Korean Kitchen) - Fast-Paced, Tips Included

Baekjeong Korean BBQ; Temple City (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Baekjeong Korean BBQ in Temple City, CA, is seeking a pantry cook to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare side dishes, sauces, and garnishes, while ensuring proper labeling, dating, and safe storage of all items in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic education and 1+ year of kitchen experience, with knowledge of ingredients and authentic Korean flavors preferred. Work is on-site with standard restaurant schedules and strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• High School/GED or higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking ingredients and authentic Korean flavors.

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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife handling

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baekjeong Korean BBQ in Temple City, CA, is seeking a pantry cook to support daily kitchen operations. You will prepare side dishes, sauces, and garnishes, while ensuring proper labeling, dating, and safe storage of all items in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic education and 1+ year of kitchen experience, with knowledge of ingredients and authentic Korean flavors preferred. Work is on-site with standard restaurant schedules and strong team collaboration.