Line Cook – Yuan Is Here Brooklyn
Taiwanese Fast-Casual Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY
Yuan Is Here Brooklyn is part of Yuan Is Here, an international Taiwanese food brand. We operate in a fast-paced restaurant environment focused on consistent food quality, speed, cleanliness, order accuracy, and teamwork.
We are seeking reliable and hardworking Line Cooks to support daily food preparation and kitchen operations. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing and assembling menu items according to recipes, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and communicating effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and assemble menu items according to established recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
- Set up and stock assigned kitchen stations before service.
- Review order tickets carefully and follow all allergy, dietary, and modification instructions.
- Maintain consistent food quality, temperature, portioning, and presentation.
- Work quickly and accurately during busy service periods.
- Communicate order timing, ingredient shortages, and order-related issues with kitchen supervisors and team members.
- Assist with daily food preparation, including washing, cutting, portioning, labeling, and storing ingredients.
- Monitor food freshness and follow proper food rotation procedures, including FIFO standards.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Keep kitchen stations, equipment, utensils, storage areas, and floors clean and organized.
- Restock ingredients, containers, sauces, and supplies throughout the shift.
- Properly store, label, and date prepared food at the end of each shift.
- Complete all assigned closing duties, including cleaning equipment, sanitizing workstations, sweeping, mopping, restocking, and disposing of trash.
- Assist other kitchen stations and team members as needed.
- Follow instructions from chefs, kitchen managers, and shift supervisors.
Requirements
- Previous line cook, prep cook, fast-casual, quick-service, or restaurant kitchen experience preferred but not required.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen sanitation.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, portion standards, and food safety procedures.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately while handling multiple orders.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and ingredients as required.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Availability for weekday, weekend, daytime, evening, and holiday shifts.
- New York City Food Protection Certificate preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year
- Complimentary shift meals
- Employee dining discounts at all Ao Hospitality restaurant locations
- Opportunities for training and advancement
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $17.00–$21.00, depending on experience
- Overtime pay provided in accordance with applicable law
- Participation in the restaurant’s pooled tip-sharing program, where applicable
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in preparing consistent and high-quality food, and want to join a dependable restaurant team, we would love to meet you.
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
