Prep Cook - $22 to $26 - Uchi West Hollywood

Uchi Restaurants•Hollywood, CA

About The Position

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for a Prep Cook at Uchi West Hollywood. Prep Cooks are vital members of the kitchen team, helping ensure seamless dinner service and create great dining experiences for guests. The role is suitable for people starting their culinary or hospitality careers as well as experienced cooks seeking stability and structure. Hai Hospitality offers opportunities for long-term growth and promotes from within almost exclusively. The hourly base rate is $22–$26, or $23.85–$28.35 per hour with tips. Tips do not guarantee a particular minimum income or income range.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with guests, employees, leadership, and coworkers.
Ability to identify safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, and reach as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and in hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to safely and efficiently use kitchen equipment, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
Ability to maintain an organized and clean workspace.
Ability to move quickly and efficiently in response to customer needs.
Ability to work close to coworkers in crowded kitchen or serving areas.
Ability to tolerate potential allergens and food odors.
Ability to maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.

Responsibilities

Help ensure seamless dinner service and create positive dining experiences for guests.
Communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, and leadership.
Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines and standards.
Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods weighing up to 50 pounds; stock inventory and restock supplies.
Stand and walk for extended periods, and bend, stoop, and reach to access areas and items.
Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and in varying hot and cold temperatures.
Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
Use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including ovens, grills, and knives.
Keep the workspace neat and organized, store supplies properly, and clean surfaces.
Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs.
Work in close proximity to coworkers in crowded kitchen or serving areas.
Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
Maintain a professional, hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
Understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.