Chef Jobs in Temecula, CA

At Benihana, your hard work is more than just a job, it's a career opportunity. It's a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality.

Our people are our secret sauce to our success and mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. We are always looking for individuals who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.

Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us:

• Training: At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to deliver an experience. We offer a 5-week paid training course.
• Fun working environment: You will work in a a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow.
• Free shift meals: We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day.
• Benefits are important: We know how important it is to take care of yourself and your family. We offer a full benefits suite that includes 401K, and Medical, Vision and Dental for you and your family.
• Competitive Pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will have an opportunity to be well rewarded. *This position is eligible for tips!*

Position Summary:

Responsible
for engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique dining
experience to guests. Primarily works in
front of restaurant while cooking and preparing hot meals on hibachi tables
directly in front of guests. Ensures
correct food portions are being cooked and maintains the kitchen areas and
hibachi tables clean and sanitized.
Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders.

Essential Functions and
Responsibilities:

In accordance
with Benihana’s service and cooking procedures:

• Greets and welcomes
  guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s).
• Performs a
  cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is
  appropriate and courteous.
• Readily
  provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being cooked
  or upon guest inquiries.
• Responds promptly and
  courteously to guest requests
• Asks guests for cooking
  preference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions.
• Prepares a variety of
  meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a
  variety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to broilers, ovens,
  grills, food processors, blenders and fryers).
• Performs shift opening
  and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration
  units, gaskets, chef carts and floors.
• Maintains kitchen,
  teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and ensure food storage areas are clean,
  sanitary and organized. Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to
  the chief chef or manager on duty (MOD).
• Is knowledgeable about
  and complies with the Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods,
  quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and
  procedures.
• Prepares foods in
  accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications
  prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
  foods.
• Adheres to the
  Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
• Handles, stores,
  labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety,
  state and local laws. Understands and follows FIFO method for food
  handling.
• Uses knives, hand
  tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat,
  maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the
  dining room.
• Adheres to Company
  guidelines on alcoholic beverage service.
• Presents a clean and
  neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests.
• Immediately notifies
  MOD when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accident
  occurs.
• Participates
  and joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are
  memorable. Upon request or at the direction of the company, may be asked to
  photograph and/or be photographed with guests.
• Performs
  other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• Must
  have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be
  able to successfully pass Benihana chef training program
• Previous
  experience as chef or cook highly desirable