Wok Cook FT - PF Chang's - Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

uniform provided

Employee Meals

Training and development opportunities

Workplace safety programs

equal opportunity employment

Job Description

The employer is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine, known for its dedication to authentic flavors and high-quality culinary standards. Emphasizing a commitment to excellent service and food safety, this establishment offers a vibrant work environment where culinary professionals can develop and showcase their skills. As a workplace, it fosters teamwork, encourages the use of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques, and values efficiency in meal preparation to meet the demands of a high-volume setting. The restaurant has a reputation for maintaining strict hygiene and operational protocols, ensuring both customer satisfaction and employee safety.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
six months or more related experience and/or training
must have a current food handlers card
ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily
physical ability to stand for 4-10 hr shifts
ability to lift and/or move up to 50-pound cases
ability to hear well among loud background noise
ability to work in various hot and cold temperatures
ability to use hands to manipulate and operate objects, tools or controls
ability to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir and wipe
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
must follow safe food handling and hygiene practices
no travel required

Job Qualifications

Must have a current Food Handlers card
high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
six months or more related experience and/or training
previous experience as a wok chef/cook in a restaurant or similar setting preferred
knowledge of Asian cuisine and wok cooking techniques preferred
experience working in a high-volume restaurant
knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills
ability to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment
ability to learn restaurant menu and recipes
ability to guide guests on choosing menu items between spicy and mild dishes
ability to learn restaurant seating layout and how tables are divided into server areas
ability to learn and follow uniform standards
must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, management and guests
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
ability to understand English both written and verbal
ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions
ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form

Job Duties

Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements
organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists
cooks and stores food at the required temperature
labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards
tests foods for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils
must be familiar with the setup, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters
maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required
collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service
monitor food stock and communicate any shortages to the kitchen manager
use cleaning chemicals properly
follows safe food handling and proper hygiene practices
adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipment and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately
performs opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists
performs other duties as assigned

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