AM Cook / Wok Cook
24 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
Position Summary We are looking for an experienced AM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support morning/midday operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant. Responsibilities • Prepare and cook menu items according to the restaurant's recipes, portions, and quality standards., • Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed., • Set up and maintain the AM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking., • Prepare and pack catering orders according to daily catering demand and timing., • Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards., • Handle opening duties, including setup, prep, labeling, and shift-start restock., • Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager., • Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications • 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required., • Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred., • Flexible availability between 5:00/6:00 AM and 3:00 PM., • Weekday availability preferred; weekend shifts not required., • Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working AM/opening shifts., • Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality., • Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed., • NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.