Uchi Los Angeles is accepting resumes for Prep Cooks for our kitchen line, sushi line, and pastry production!
Uchi, "house" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award‑winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non‑traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase
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.
Who we are: Hai Hospitality is an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, TX; Uchi in Denver, and Uchi in Miami.
What we're looking for in a Prep Cook candidates:
- Passion for good food
- Teamwork, humility, and collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency
- Experience in a high volume setting is preferred, but not required
What this position entails:
- Early morning and early afternoon availability is needed
- Shifts typically run from 7am to 3pm, depending on levels of production needed
- Full time with 4-5 shifts per week
Why you'll love working with us:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
- Pet Insurance options available
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
- Employer matched 401k savings plan
- Continuing education reimbursement – sommelier, cicerone, sake professional
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
- Unique and Inclusive Specials Tasting Process
Employees can expect the following in estimated compensation:
Prep Cooks, Sushi Prep Cooks, Pastry Cooks- Hourly base rate of $19.08 per hour to $25.00 per hour / with tips $21.50 per hour to $26.50 per hour.
- There is no guarantee of a particular minimum income or range of income from tips
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