Prep Cook

Hai Hospitality; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking Prep Cooks for their Uchi location in Scottsdale. This role is essential for ensuring a seamless dining experience. Whether you're new to culinary arts or an experienced cook, you'll find growth opportunities and a supportive environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to culinary innovation and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k Savings Plan

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a vital member of the kitchen team to ensure seamless dinner service.
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Communication

Safety Compliance

Time Management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Hai Hospitality, Uchi in Scottsdale, is accepting applications for Prep Cooks. In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to ensure a seamless dinner service and create amazing dining experiences for our guests. Whether you are new in your culinary journey or to the world of hospitality, or a seasoned cook looking for stability and structure, 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

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.

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Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We hire the best to create the best.

Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and LORO. We have a passion for creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations.

Our teams 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 other cool, passionate people.

We value culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.