Line Cook/Prep Cook

Job Overview:

Are you energetic, friendly, and passionate about Korean food? K-Bap Korean Eats is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Front of House (FOH) Line Prep Cook to join our fast-casual team!

In this role, you will be the face of our food line, interacting directly with customers to build delicious, custom K-Bap bowls. This position perfectly blends fast-casual food assembly with high-energy customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love Korean cuisine, and take pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience, we want you on our team! The ideal candidate is reliable, works well under pressure, follows instructions, and is willing to learn K-BAP's recipes and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities:

o Greet customers warmly and assemble premium, customized K-Bap bowls exactly to their preferences right down the line.

o Prep, portion, and neatly arrange fresh ingredients (vegetables, proteins, rice, and signature sauces) to keep the assembly line fully stocked and presentable.

o Maintain a very positive, polite, and helpful attitude with every guest to ensure a welcoming environment.

o Maintain absolute cleanliness at the front counter, glass partitions, and prep stations according to strict health and sanitation guidelines.

o Follow food safety and sanitation procedures

o Assist with stocking and inventory

o Maintain proper food-handling and storage practices

o Work efficiently during busy service periods

o Communicate effectively with other kitchen team members

o Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties

o Follow directions from the Kitchen Manager and management team

o Help maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation

o Perform other kitchen duties as needed

o Candidates should be prepared to work a flexible restaurant schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications:

o Minimum 6 months of previous kitchen, restaurant, or fast-food experience preferred

o Cuisine Knowledge: Experience or familiarity with Asian/Korean cuisine is highly preferred.

o Ability to learn recipes and follow standardized procedures

o Strong work ethic and reliability

o Positive attitude and willingness to learn

o Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

o Schedule: Must have open availability to work flexible hours, including opening, mid-day, and closing shifts as needed.

o Ability to stand for extended periods

o Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs - 50 lbs

o Must be dependable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts

o Must be able to follow food safety and sanitation standards

Benefits:

o Employee discount

o One complimentary meal per shift

o Opportunity to grow with a new local restaurant

o Hands-on training in Korean-inspired cuisine and professional kitchen operations

Schedule: AM & PM Shift

Pay: Starting at $11.00 per hour (increase after training)

Ability to Commute:

Fayetteville, NC 28314 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Experience:

• kitchen, restaurant, or fast-food experience preferred: 3 years (Required)
• Cooking with Asian food : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person