Salad Cook

3 weeks ago


Oakland, United States Burma Inc Full time $20 - $22
Job DescriptionJob Description

Calling the foodies, the passionate, the inspired,

At Burma Food Group, it’s more than just a “job” and we are more than just a “company.” We are a small but mighty group of individuals passionate about food, life, people, and culture. We are strong believers that food should be more than just fuel, it should be celebrated, act as a source of discovery, connection, and feed a sense of adventure.

Burma Food Group is the company behind Burma Superstar, Burma Love, and Burma Bites restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. What started out as a single restaurant with a vision to bring Burmese cuisine to the world, has quickly turned into a family of restaurants, a non-profit organization, as well as a retail line, and this is just the beginning.

Together we are on a mission to bridge cultures through food, and we want YOU to join us on our mission

Be a part of our story, what do you say?

Job Description:
This job is more than just a Salad Cook. You will be responsible for preparing, assembling, and presenting a variety of salads and cold dishes that reflect the traditional and contemporary tastes of Burmese/Asian cuisine. You will work closely with our culinary team to ensure the highest quality of ingredients and presentation standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation: Wash, cut, and prepare vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients according to restaurant recipes and guidelines.
  • Assembly: Create and assemble a variety of salads, including traditional Burmese salads such as Laphet Thoke (fermented tea leaf salad), Gin Thoke (ginger salad), and other cold dishes.
  • Presentation: Ensure all salads are presented attractively and consistently according to the restaurant's standards.
  • Quality Control: Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients, ensuring that only the best produce is used.
  • Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory by monitoring stock levels of salad ingredients and informing the kitchen manager of any shortages or required orders.
  • Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and timely delivery of dishes during peak hours.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Previous experience as a Salad Cook or in a similar role in a restaurant environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with Burmese cuisine, particularly traditional salads and cold dishes is highly desirable.
  • Skills: Strong knife skills and a keen eye for detail in food presentation.
  • Work Ethic: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Team Player: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the kitchen team.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

A few reasons you will love your job:

  • Opportunity to be a part of a growing and passionate company and team
  • Unique opportunity to bridge cultures through food
  • Access to a path of advancement at Burma Food Group
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
  • Employee Referral Program (up to $500)
  • Employee Recognition Program

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO):

Burma Food Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and other protected classes. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements Burma Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location which the company operates.



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