Overview
Join the Purple Roots Filipino Restaurant culinary team as a Line Cook, where your passion for Filipino cuisine, wok cooking, and creating bold, flavorful dishes will shine! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality Filipino-inspired dishes while maintaining our standards for taste, consistency, and presentation. We are looking for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in their craft, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Experience with wok cooking, sauté techniques, and Filipino cuisine is highly valued and a major plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and execute Filipino-inspired menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
- Utilize wok cooking techniques, sauté methods, and high-heat cooking skills to prepare flavorful dishes efficiently
- Complete daily food prep, including chopping, portioning, marinating, and organizing ingredients for service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation while following food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Demonstrate proper knife skills and efficient preparation techniques to ensure consistency and quality
- Support kitchen operations during high-volume service by managing multiple orders while maintaining accuracy and presentation standards
- Ensure all food is cooked properly and meets restaurant standards for flavor, temperature, and quality
- Assist with inventory organization, stocking, and maintaining proper product levels throughout service
- Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team members to ensure smooth communication and efficient service
- Follow all kitchen safety procedures and report any equipment or food safety concerns
Experience
- Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience required
- Experience with Filipino cuisine, Asian cuisine, wok cooking, or sauté stations is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of high-heat cooking techniques and flavor development
- Experience with food preparation, knife skills, and maintaining consistency during service
- Knowledge of food safety practices and proper kitchen sanitation standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a positive attitude
- Ability to take direction, learn new techniques, and contribute to a growing culinary team
Join Purple Roots Filipino Restaurant and bring your culinary skills to a kitchen that celebrates authentic Filipino flavors and creative cooking. We’re looking for passionate team members who want to grow, contribute, and be part of an exciting dining experience.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
