Prep Cook - Vietnamese Cuisine & Sandwiches

A family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in Camillus, NY is looking for a dependable and hardworking Sandwich Maker / Prep Cook to join our kitchen team.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on Vietnamese cuisine experience, particularly with preparing Bánh mì, rolling fresh spring rolls, basic Vietnamese food preparation, and other traditional kitchen tasks.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You may assist with a variety of kitchen responsibilities depending on daily business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by cutting, chopping, slicing, washing, and portioning vegetables, meats, and other products.
• Prepare Vietnamese sandwiches/Bánh mì and fresh spring rolls.
• Assist with basic Vietnamese food preparation and simple menu items.
• Prepare specialty drinks and beverages as needed.
• Fry appetizers and other menu items.
• Pack and organize takeout and delivery orders accurately.
• Communicate with servers and kitchen team members to ensure orders are prepared correctly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked prep and kitchen stations.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Receive and properly store produce and other food deliveries.
• Communicate ingredient, equipment, and kitchen needs to supervisors.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as needed to keep operations running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous Vietnamese cuisine experience is required.
• Hands-on experience preparing Bánh mì, spring rolls, and basic Vietnamese dishes strongly preferred.
• Previous restaurant kitchen, prep cook, or sandwich preparation experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and food quality.
• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to take direction.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time – approximately 40 hours per week
• One scheduled day off between Monday–Wednesday or Sunday
• Must be available for restaurant operating hours, including weekends.

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