Prep Cook - $18 - $20/hr - Uchi Scottsdale

Hai Hospitality Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

401k Savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, owner of Uchi Scottsdale, is hiring a Prep Cook to support a high-volume dinner service. You will prep ingredients, maintain a clean prep area, and contribute to a smooth kitchen operation in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive wages of $18–$20 per hour plus benefits, including health options, EAP, 401k, and dining discounts. This role provides growth opportunities within the Hai Hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees.
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for dinner service to support kitchen operations.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and sanitary prep area and station.
• Assist team members during busy service periods to ensure timely meals.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Knives

Job description

## Prep Cook - $18 - $20/hr - Uchi ScottsdaleApply: Scottsdale, AZ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-2124**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! We're offering between **$18 - $20/hr** + benefits!## 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 PosterHai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.