Tamarind is looking to hire an incredible Prep member to join our team! At Tamarind, we are passionate about bringing people together for wonderful culinary experiences. Our goal is to foster an environment where our team, our guests and our community feel valued. We have a great work culture and fun work environment. You will learn and excel while with us and we will treat you fairly and compensate you well for your hard work! Feel appreciated and respected!!!

Tamarind is a new, quick service restaurant in downtown Salt Lake. We’ve been open only a year and have a large customer following! Be at the ground floor and grow with us!

HOURLY PAY

STARTING AT $12-$16 per hour (depending on experience) plus TIPS!!! Make up to an additional $6 per hour with tips!

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time available (day, evening and weekend shifts available)

Experience: 2 years previous kitchen experience is preferred

As a Prep member, you will report to the Lead Cook/General Manager/Managers/Supervisors.

SKILLS:

• Knowledge in operating kitchen equipment.
• Skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Being a team member and works well in a team environment.
• Showcases great communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation and industrial equipment.
• Able to move safely and with urgency in close proximity to others.
• Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move 25-60 pounds.
• Ability to wipe down counters, prep tables and all cooking surfaces and to sweep and pick up debris off the floor in all areas of the restaurant.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and exert a well-paced mobility for periods up to 8 hours in length.
• Food Handler’s permit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
• Prep and set up of menu item ingredients to Tamarind’s recipes, plate presentations and specifications.
• Usage of prep lists and all required tools for recipes.
• Stocking and restocking of line as business dictates.
• Ability to work on several different orders simultaneously.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing side work.
• Works with a sense of urgency. Monitors ticket times and works with team members to ensure food preparation activities are executed in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times.
• Looking for weekend only - Saturdays and Sundays.

BENEFITS:

• Tips Included (make up to an additional $6 per hour with tips)
• Free shift meals
• Free parking
• Paid weekly

About Tamarind

Handcrafted, customizable Vietnamese pho, sandwiches, bowls, and specialty dishes made with fresh ingredients and to accommodate all dietary needs. Get your meal in minutes with our pickup and go option. Order online and we will have your meal ready for you when you arrive. Or if you’re too busy, schedule it for delivery. Get fresh, healthy and delicious food delivered to your office.

Pay: $12 - $16 / hour

Supplemental pay:

• Tips
• Commission pay
• Bonus pay
• Other

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Paid training

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site