Uchiko Austin is hiring Prep Cooks! In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to ensure a seamless dinner service and create amazing dining experiences for our guests. Whether you are new in your culinary journey or to the world of hospitality, or a seasoned cook looking for stability and structure, we offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term! 

We're offering an hourly range starting at $16 per hour.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings Plan
• Wine / Beer / Sake purchase program at wholesale prices and wine of the month club
• Continuing education reimbursement – sommelier, cicerone, sake professional
• In house stage program – We pay you to go stage in other restaurants!
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Knife reimbursement program and knife sharpening opportunities
• Unique and inclusive specials tasting process
• Cultural Ambassador trips to other stores to learn and teach
• Daily family meal provided for all employees
• Dining Discounts and monthly dining stipends
• Referral bonuses and incentives for being a great teammate

The Hai experience: It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our teams take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with other cool, passionate people.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives.
• Keep a near and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions