Senior Cook

T&T Supermarket; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Holiday Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

401(k) retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

A prominent Asian grocery store in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Senior Cook to manage food production in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be proficient in kitchen operations. Competitive wages and benefits including paid time off and medical care are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge in making BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety protocols.
• English communication; Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) helpful.
• Willing to work flexible shifts including holidays.
• Strong teamwork, organization, problem-solving and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, handle, clean, cut, marinate, cook food based on orders.
• Responsible for ingredient storage and proper receiving.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Follow recipes, ingredient specs, quantities and cooking times per SOPs.
• Ensure sanitation standards, food safety and FIFO practices.
• Maintain temperature records and proper storage/handling.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools and equipment; handle waste timely.
• Perform other duties as assigned by superiors.

Skills

Kitchen products preparation

Food safety protocols

Communication in English

Team collaboration

Strong organization

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

Reporting to Head Cook, the Senior Cook is responsible for the production of the assigned products (BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products) based on orders received. She/he is also responsible for assisting Head Cook to prepare food, check quality/quantities of the receiving food ingredients/products, carry and store products received, maintain cleanliness of kitchen utensils, including tools, containers, clothes, towels, production/food storage areas.

T&T Supermarkets is marking over 30 years as Canada’s favorite Asian grocery store and recently announced multiple new store locations in the United States. Our growth into the US offers great opportunities within our first US flagship store, opened in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington in the Marketplace at Factoria, spanning 76,000 sq.ft. and standing as the largest Asian specialty supermarket in Washington state.

We have established our regional office in the greater Los Angeles area to grow T&T Supermarket’s vendor base with American food suppliers.

You Will

• Based on orders received/production plan, prepare, handle, clean, cut, marinate, cook and produce the right quantity of foods for the assigned section, including but not limited to, BBQ, Hot Food, Dim Sum, Sushi and Other Finished or Semi-finished Products
• Responsible for the storage of ingredients/product including incoming stocks
• Ensure proper receiving is done and food is stored in the appropriate conditions
• Responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately cleaned and ready for use before and after each shift
• Ensure recipes, ingredient specifications, quantity, quality, cooking time as stated in the SOPs are being executed
• Ensure the kitchen meets sanitation standards as set by the Head Chef, Food safety team, and public Health authority
• Ensure product quality, food safety, freshness, and FIFO is strictly practiced within the department
• Ensure that food is properly stored and handled at all times and ensure all temperature records are properly maintained
• Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, equipment/tools maintenance and ensure garbage, recycled materials and other disposable items are handled timely and properly
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior(s)

You Should Have

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Possess knowledge, skills, and experiences in making Kitchen products (BBQ, Hot Foods, Dim Sum, Sushi and/or others Semi-finished Products)
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety protocols.
• Able to communicate in English, proficiency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is advantageous
• Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays.
• A good team player, capable of collaborating with and assisting
• Good organization, problem-solving, interpersonal, and customer service
• Positive, proactive, and self-motivated work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours
• Generous Paid Time Off (Annual Vacation, Sick, Marriage, Bereavement)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Training
• 10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount
• Subsidized staff meal
• Birthday Cake
• Long Service Award
• Staff Recreation Activity
• Conditions Apply

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.