Restaurant Chef

Thai Palms Restaurant; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Palms Restaurant is seeking a Thai Chef / Specialty Cook to prepare authentic Thai dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include cooking, wok mastery, and maintaining flavor balance with lemongrass, galangal, and Thai basil.

The role encompasses daily prep, inventory management, and strict adherence to sanitation standards in either a restaurant or commercial kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking authentic Thai cuisine.
• Knowledge of Thai ingredients, spice blends, and sauces.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook authentic Thai dishes (curries, soups, stir-fries) with speed and accuracy.
• Operate a high-heat stir-fry wok with mastery.
• Balance traditional sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes using authentic herbs.
• Manage daily food prep, stock rotation and supply orders.
• Follow strict kitchen safety, hygiene and health regulations.

Skills

Thai Chef

Wok Mastery

Flavor balance

Pacing

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Thai Restaurant Chef wanted.

Job Overview

• Role:Thai Chef / Specialty Cook
• Job Type:Full-time / Part-time
• Location:Restaurant or Commercial Kitchen[1,2]

Key Responsibilities

• Cooking:Prepare authentic Thai dishes (curries, soups, stir-fries) with high speed and accuracy.
• Wok Mastery:Expertly operate a high-heat stir-fry wok.
• Flavor Profile:Balance traditional sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes using authentic herbs (lemongrass, galangal, Thai basil).
• Prep & Inventory:Manage daily food prep, stock rotation, and supply orders.
• Sanitation:Follow strict kitchen safety, hygiene, and health regulations.[1,2,4,5]

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:Minimum 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience cooking authentic Thai cuisine.
• Technique:Deep knowledge of traditional Thai ingredients, spice blends, and sauces.
• Pacing:Ability to thrive and multitask in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure kitchen environment.
• Teamwork:Strong communication skills and willingness to support other kitchen staff.[1,2,3,4]

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