Specialty Cook - Noodle Bar
About The Position
The YouYu Specialty Cook assists with ensuring smooth and efficient back-of-house operations for the property’s Asian cuisine restaurants. The role prepares food according to operating standards and supports a memorable guest experience through guest interaction and coordination with other line employees. It is responsible for maintaining food preparation, storage, production, and accountability standards, as well as keeping production and storage areas compliant with city and state health department codes and maintaining a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment. The position typically operates in a professional office setting but may also require work in operating areas, where exposure to secondhand smoke and excessive noise may occur. The work frequently involves standing, walking, handling items, reaching, communicating, tasting, and smelling. It also frequently requires lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Requirements
- At least two years of culinary experience in a high-volume Asian-themed freestanding restaurant, large hotel, casino, or resort.
- Demonstrated Asian cuisine cooking experience.
- A two-year culinary arts degree.
- High-volume wok experience.
- Ability to analyze Food and Beverage data.
- Proven ability to reduce food costs.
- Strong administrative and computer skills.
- Ability to demonstrate and deliver a high level of guest service.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and develop a cohesive culinary team.
- Ability to interface effectively with front-of-house staff to produce a positive guest experience.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of Hong Kong, Cantonese, and other regional cooking styles.
- Dim sum experience.
- Thorough understanding of Chinese and Vietnamese cooking, including production and execution.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all food in accordance with operating standards.
- Interact with guests to help create a memorable experience.
- Assist other line employees with their daily responsibilities.
- Ensure food items meet established preparation, storage, and accountability standards.
- Maintain production and storage areas in accordance with city and state health department codes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within the assigned area.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members’ health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary with employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
