Bring bold Asian flavors to life and shape our next wave of culinary innovation! We’re seeking a dynamic Asian Cuisine Cook for our Redondo Beach, CA location!
About DO & CO We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily prep lists to ensure smooth kitchen operations. • Cook and plate breakfast items in accordance with DO & CO quality and presentation standards. • Monitor, track, and manage dry goods and protein inventory to maintain proper stock levels. • Contribute to menu creation and development by offering ideas that reflect freshness, balance, and innovation. • Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings. • Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly. • Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met. • Ensure products always meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards.
Qualifications: • Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in high-volume, full-service kitchens. • Demonstrated expertise in key Asian cuisines, including: • Chinese (Cantonese, Sichuan, or regional specialties) • Japanese (sushi, hot kitchen, ramen, kaiseki techniques) • Korean (traditional flavors, fermentation, grilling techniques) • Thai or Southeast Asian (balance of sweet, sour, spicy, savory profiles) • Skilled in Asian culinary fundamentals, such as wok cookery, stock and broth preparation, steaming, dumpling production, stir-fry methods, rice and noodle mastery, and traditional seasoning profiles. • Knowledge of current catering and global culinary trends. • Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures. • Ability (and desire) to travel/work multiple events both domestically and internationally. • Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.
What We Offer: • Pay: $26.52 hourly. • Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). • FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision. • An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality. • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally. • The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
