Kitchen Team Member at HOCCO - The Indian Kitchen

ype: Full-Time/Part-Time

About HOCCO:
At HOCCO, we're not just serving food; we're dishing out a celebration of authentic Indian flavors, from a sizzling Tandoor to rich, regional curries. We pride ourselves on consistency, quality, and a vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere. If you have a passion for creating exceptional food and a desire to be part of a dynamic kitchen team, we want you!

Your Role as a Flavor Master:
You will be a key player in our kitchen operation, assisting our leads in preparing our signature dishes. This is not a "chef" role that requires formal certification; it's a hands-on position requiring speed, precision, and a commitment to maintaining our high culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Authentic Preparation: Prepare and cook menu items (curries, tandoori items, biryanis, starters) following HOCCO's standardized recipes and traditional techniques.
• Tandoor Operation: Assist with operating the tandoor oven, ensuring breads and meats are cooked correctly (experience preferred, but training is available for the right candidate).
• Quality & Consistency: Ensure every dish meets our strict quality, temperature, and presentation standards.
• Kitchen Flow: Collaborate with the team to manage multiple orders in a fast-paced environment and keep the food flowing efficiently.
• Hygiene First: Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organization of your workstation, equipment, and storage areas, adhering strictly to food safety regulations.
• Stock Management: Assist with inventory checks, unloading deliveries, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of all ingredients.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, specifically with Indian cuisine and Tandoor, is a plus
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and thrive under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Perks of Joining HOCCO:

• Competitive pay
• Discounted Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunity to master diverse regional Indian cooking styles
• A supportive team environment with growth potential within the HOCCO brand

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in the food & restaurant industry
• 16 years or older
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
• Restaurant back of house skills: general food prep
• Restaurant back of house skills: safe food handling
• Restaurant back of house skills: fry station
• Restaurant back of house skills: dishwashing
• Restaurant front of house skills: serving in fast casual
• Restaurant front of house skills: point of sale (POS) operation
• Restaurant front of house skills: front counter
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 20 lbs
• Available to work: holidays
• Available to work: weekends
• Available to work: weekdays
• Willing to travel locally