Pagu - Line & Prep Cooks

Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive wage

Career growth opportunities

inclusive work environment

Employee meal discounts

Community involvement

supportive team culture

Health and safety prioritization

Job Description

PAGU is a Michelin awarded Spanish Japanese tapas restaurant located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, situated between Central Square and MIT in the city's innovation hub. Founded and owned by James Beard Semifinalist Chef Tracy Chang, PAGU is celebrated for its inventive menu that highlights local ingredients and creates a beautiful fusion of Japanese and Spanish culinary techniques and flavors. The inspiration for PAGU's offerings comes from Chef Chang's diverse culinary experiences, including prestigious institutions such as O Ya, Le Cordon Bleu Paris, the three-star Michelin Restaurante Martin Berasategui, Guchi's Midnight Ramen, and Harvard's Science & Cooking course.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous culinary or kitchen experience preferred
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen tasks
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Willingness to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

Experience as a line cook or prep cook in a professional kitchen
Knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety standards
Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures accurately
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Flexibility to adapt to changing kitchen needs
Basic understanding of ingredient handling and storage
Ability to manage time effectively
Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen

Job Duties

Willingness to help others
Contribute to new ideas
Flexibility with changes
Clear, honest communication with team members, managers and suppliers
Finding ways to challenge and motivate yourself and others to improve daily
Anticipating needs before things are required of you
Reading BEOs and looking ahead at events preparation for the week
Efficient time management
Working clean, organized and independently
Checking in orders and maintaining quality
Producing consistently high quality food following PAGU standard operating procedures and recipes
Knowledge of ingredients and techniques
Understanding how to follow a recipe and properly label, date, refrigerate or freeze mise
Understanding how to manage oven and fryer temperatures for frying, steaming, braising, searing, roasting
Implementing cooking techniques like oven braising, baking, steaming, sauteeing, caramelizing
Understanding how to utilize and maintain equipment
A basic understanding of food waste management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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