Prep Cook

About Asia Live Silicon Valley

Asia Live Silicon Valley is a premier culinary and cultural destination located at the entrance to Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California. Founded by Chef George Chen and created by the renowned team behind Asia Live, Asia Live offers an immersive hospitality experience that celebrates the depth, diversity, and artistry of Asian cuisine. Spanning 12,000 square feet across Level 1 and Level 2, Asia Live combines exceptional dining, vibrant energy, and cultural storytelling in one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent retail and lifestyle destinations. Learn more at www.asialivesv.com.  

POSITION SUMMARY

A Prep Cook will provide chefs/cooks with the timely and quality preparation of foods using a variety of equipment and utensils in an effort to continuously operate a highly regarded restaurant on a local and national level. Maintain the cooking environment clean and safe for all staff members and take on culinary tasks as they arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Standards of Service and assist in ensuring the same from all kitchen employees.
• To follow all specifications to cook all food items properly and efficiently in high quality, taste, presentation, including accommodation special guest requests, within specified time limits.
• Properly measures to ensure proper cutting / portioning of food items and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard recipes.
• Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity.
• Rinses and cuts raw food products.
• Minimizes waste of products.
• Inform the managers of supplies that need to be requisitioned.
• Inform the managers of any foreseeable shortages before food items run out.
• Rotates product according to “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
• To stock/restock and supply storage areas as needed, to accommodate business needs.
• Clean and organizes workstations and surrounding areas as necessary.
• Maintain effective working relationship with food and beverage management, staff and all departments.
• To follow all company / kitchen safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Strict adherence to health department and food handling guidelines.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrence and hazardous conditions.
• Always present a professional appearance and in uniform.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description may be changed at any time.

REQUIRED LICENSE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience as Prep Cook.
• 4- or 5-star background, knowledge and ability to implement such standards (Preferred).
• Previously worked with multi-unit operations from fine dining to casual (Preferred).
• Food Handlers card.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions in English.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and production.
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal skills.
• Ability to work in groups as well as lead a team and provide required training to subordinates. 

SKILLS / APTITUDES:

• Good communication skills (verbally interacting with management and team members.)
• Possess excellent knife skills and be able to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Guest service orientation and commitment to quality service.
• Have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking.
• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Regularly required to use hands and frequent washing of hands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, in an indoor setting.
• Work is performed in the kitchen area with exposure to heat, cold, fumes, and steam.
• Will be using a computer occasionally.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
• The work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

EEO / Fair Chance:

Asia Live provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance