Now hiring: Kitchen Staff Member, Weekend Availability (Japanese Style Curry Restaurant)

*HIGH Tips*
Pay Range (Approximate): $20.00 - $23.00 per hour (※Range includes Tips)

Hourly: $16.00 tips. Tips are split among all hourly staff.
Various Schedules Available: Part-time, or just Seasonal.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Kitchen Staff at Tokyo Katsu Curry in Costa Mesa. As a Kitchen Staff Member, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, as well as the smooth operation of our kitchen. Training is provided, but if you already have some kitchen skills or experience that is a plus.

Additional hours and opportunities for advancement to leadership positions are available based on skills, merit, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook our curry recipe, and other Japanese dishes to order
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas as needed
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff members and the restaurant management team to continuously improve the menu and kitchen operations

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen staff position preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and cooking techniques, or other traditional dishes is a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

If you are a highly skilled and motivated kitchen staff member or an individual with a passion for Japanese cuisine and cooking, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer compensation with shared tips, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement to leadership positions within the business.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• Under 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you dined at Tokyo Katsu Curry before? How was your experience?
• What do you enjoy about Japanese curry?

Experience:

• Line Cook: 2 years (Required)
• Prep: 2 years (Required)
• Dishwashing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Costa Mesa, CA 92626: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person