Kitchen Staff / Ramen Cook (Multi-Station) – Yasakani Ramen & Grill

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary

Kitchen staff positions do not include tips. Pay is transparent and based on hourly rate overtime.

• Training Period: $15.00 per hour, 30-40 hours/week, no over time for training week
• After successful training & formal hire: $16.00 per hour
• After 1 year of stable performance: $17.00 per hour

How to Reach Monthly Targets (Pre-Tax):

Based on standard 40 hours per week 10 to 15 hours of overtime per week. Overtime is paid at 1.5x your regular hourly rate.

Examples (Monthly approx. 173 standard hours):

• At $16.00/hour (post-training):
• Standard hours: ≈ $2,768
• Weekly 10 to 15 OT hours (≈43 to 65 OT hours/month): $1,032 to $1,560
• Total: ≈ $3,800 to $4,328 → Comfortably reaches $4,000 /month
• At $17.00/hour (after 1 year):
• Standard hours: ≈ $2,941
• Weekly 10–15 OT hours(≈43 to 65 OT hours/month): $1,096 – $1,658
• Total: ≈ $4,037 – $4,599→ Easily reaches or exceeds $4,300/month

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly (every two weeks).

Job Description:

We are a small, local family-owned Japanese/Asian fusion ramen restaurant looking for a responsible, reliable, and experienced Kitchen Staff member to join our team.

This is a multi-station position. You will be trained to handle multiple kitchen roles including ramen preparation, broths, wok/stir-fry, fryer station, food prep, and dishwashing. We value quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare authentic ramen, broths, and ingredients
• Work the wok (stir-fry) and fryer stations
• Perform daily food preparation and kitchen setup
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards
• Wash dishes and support overall kitchen operations
• Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality

Requirements:

• Previous kitchen experience required, especially wok/stir-fry experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
• Previous multi-station or kitchen manager experience is a big plus
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with clear raises after training and 1 year
• 5 days work / 2 days off schedule
• Free staff meals during shifts
• Employee discount
• Simple team environment with no complicated corporate structure or heavy management pressure
• Real growth opportunities as the restaurant continues to develop

We are a small local family restaurant — not a big chain. We work hard, support each other, and grow together. If you are a hardworking, ambitious, and passionate person who is willing to take on challenges now to build a better future, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to meeting dedicated team members who want to grow with us!

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

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