Experienced Wok Cook
About The Position
The Wok Cook produces high-quality food and specialty beverages for banquets, VIP services, special events, receptions, and a la carte restaurant operations. The role prepares hot and cold foods, follows recipes and departmental specifications, supports teammates with food production, and works live-action food stations. It also involves stocking and maintaining workstations, monitoring food quality and safety, and keeping kitchen and event areas clean and sanitized. The shift ranges from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pay is $18.00 per hour plus tips, with tips averaging $20–$50 per shift; the listed starting salary is up to $21 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of work experience in high-volume buffet or banquet production operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency and literacy in English.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Basic reading and math skills for recipes and measurements.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide variety of food items to standard in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of sanitation procedures.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality food and specialty beverages for banquets, VIP services, special events, receptions, and a la carte restaurant operations.
- Maintain production, time and temperature, and waste charts.
- Ensure menu items are consistently stocked and rotated.
- Store foods at correct temperatures and date and label food items according to established procedures.
- Prepare hot and cold food items according to departmental specifications.
- Stock the production area for efficient daily operation.
- Prepare large- and small-batch recipes as assigned.
- Demonstrate proper garnishing techniques for a la carte item preparation and presentation.
- Prepare food for teammates producing a la carte and special-event foods.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and sanitized work and kitchen area.
- Set up and stock the workstation; clean and maintain special-event food areas.
- Provide Chefs with feedback on the quality of incoming goods.
- Report product shortages, equipment issues, and safety concerns to Chefs.
- Work live-action food stations, including carving and sautéing.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in company matters.
- Perform other related and compatible duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
- Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Lindenwood University discounts.
- Diversity scholarship for team members’ children.
- 401(k) matching.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Paid time off that increases with length of employment.
- Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
