Niku X Hiring for Cold dish prep cook Job at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

With a passion for excellence, excitement and experience, NIKU X offers a refreshing take on the elevated dining experience. We encapsulate high-level Japanese mastery through its distinct artisanal Japanese cuisine and traditional craftsmanship. Sister brand of the world famous, The XPot, NIKU X alters the perception of the classic yakiniku, a traditional Japanese technique utilized to grill meats.

The restaurant is situated in Suite 212 of the tallest building in Los Angeles, The Wilshire Grand Center. NIKU X boasts a contemporary interior with tile mosaics and ultra-modern Robatayaki grills. An open kitchen concept and robot servers are just some of the restaurant’s attributions, as NIKU X celebrates state-of-the-art design and innovation.

With Michelin-starred Chef Shin Thompson leading our team of highly decorated chefs, NIKU X emphasizes Japanese cuisine with global influences.

Our menu curation is meant to transport guests one course at a time. Our certified Japanese A5 Wagyu is sustainably sourced from our privately-owned farm. We are proudly transparent and conscious in our extensive process and preparation of Yakiniku. Part of our story is showcasing NIKU X’s specialty cuts that combine traditional flavors with a modern and multicultural spin. Enthrall your senses with dishes that embrace the usage of rare ingredients: scorpionfish and exclusively grown Japanese vegetables.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare amazing food from scratch following our recipes to produce consistent results
• Complete your prep list, efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
• Rinse and cut raw food products
• Portion all the products, follow recipes, and always make sure the plate presentation looks great
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitization standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards

Requirements

• Motivated, innovative, and creative
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen stations, general kitchen experience, well-disciplined organization manner, special attention to detail regarding the organization.
• 3+ years of Line Cook experience
• Flexible availability mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred
• Good knowledge of Mexican cuisine.

Essential Duties & Responsibilties

• 5-6 shifts per week
• Ability to work under pressure with grace and ease
• Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset
• Love for exceptional food and exquisite style
• Stay in the know of food menu items, descriptors, and builds
• Keeping up-to-date with sanitary procedures
• Maintain a polished posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid ServSafe food handler certifications
• Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Sling and Slack is preferred

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.)
• Must be able to stand, walk, move during the entire shift including frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to follow all covid-19 precations and wear a mask for the entire shift

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location