Kitchen Team Member (Dish & Prep) for Palo Alto

About the Role

Mamahuhu's kitchen operates with a custom wok range requiring meticulous preparation before service. As a Kitchen Team Member on dish and prep, you are essential to keeping the kitchen running smoothly. Your role involves prepping ingredients to precise standards, maintaining a constant flow of clean wares from the dish station, and supporting the entire back-of-house team for efficient service.

• Schedule: 5 days a week, with weekend availability required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients (washing, cutting, portioning, marinating, and sauces) to recipe and quality standards.
• Operate the dish station: wash, sanitize, and store dishes, pots, utensils, and smallwares.
• Label, date, rotate, and restock products using FIFO (First-In, First-Out).
• Monitor prep levels and communicate shortages to the team.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dish area, prep stations, and walk-in.
• Set up and break down stations according to restaurant checklists.
• Adhere to SF Health Department practices (e.g., sanitizer bucket changes, food safety protocols).
• Manage trash, recycling, and compost disposal, and assist with other side work.
• Provide support to the line and the team as needed.
• Complete tasks assigned by restaurant and kitchen management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must possess an up-to-date Food Handler's Card.
• Experience in a kitchen, dish, or prep role is preferred, with training available for the right candidate.
• Comfortable with knife work or willing to learn.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy, demonstrating close attention to detail.
• Capable of standing for a full shift and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Organized, self-motivated, and possessing good communication skills.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and excels as part of a close-knit team.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strives for continuous improvement.
• Is receptive to feedback and actively seeks to enhance their skills.
• Can effectively multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Is interested in career growth; dish and prep can serve as a pathway to the line as the company expands.
• Appreciates food as a means of connecting people.
• Shows an interest in Chinese-American cuisine and culture (a plus).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Daily Employee Meals
• Pay Range: $19.50 - $20 per hour
• Tip Pool Participation: Averaging $2–$3 per hour
• CalSavers Retirement Account
• A supportive team and positive work environment.