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Job Description
Food/Beverage
| Salary | Annual Salary：USD 41,600 〜 60,000 | Location | Foster City, CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time Employee |
Responsibilities
Department Operations: Assist the Kitchen Dept Manager with all daily tasks, including production planning, inventory management, and food preparation.
Cooking & Preparation: Prepare a wide range of Japanese-style prepared foods, such as bento boxes, rice balls (onigiri), and various side dishes (okazu), following established recipes and quality standards.
Effectively organizes and maintain back stock and walk-ins according to department standards.
Merchandising: Ensure deli displays are clean, appealing, and well-stocked with fresh items throughout the day.
Check to ensure that all floor sets, visual presentations, signage placement, etc. are faced and merchandised attractively as per quality standards.
Actively ensure all items are rotated by first in first out (FIFO) standards, and not expired.
Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and product quality.
Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with their selections and answering any questions they may have about ingredients or preparation.
Team Support: Help train and supervise deli staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe work area, strictly adhering to all health and food safety regulations.
Receiving: ensure order and invoice accuracy and notes discrepancies according t established department procedures to insure freshness and quality.
Communication: Communicate & educate team members for above responsibilities, any adjustments needed and/or problems, report to the manager promptly and efficiently.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
* Minimum 2-year of experiences in related field.
* Proven experience in a commercial kitchen or deli environment.
* Must be proficient in cooking and food preparation.
* Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks like lifting and standing for extended periods.
* A passion for Japanese cuisine and a desire to create high-quality, delicious food.
* Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
* Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. in weight.
* Ability to use hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder, label maker, and cleaning supplies.
* Food handler's certificate required after hiring (before 30 days).
Preferred
* Knowledge of Japanese prepared foods is a significant plus.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Job Details
| Employment Type | Full-time Employee |
|---|---|
| Salary | Annual Salary：USD 41,600 〜 60,000 |
| Work Hours | 11:30〜20:00 5-day/week including Saturday and Sunday. |
| Insurance | Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance |
| Employee Benefits | ・401k ・401k matching |
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Last Updated:2026/4/7
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