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About Soup Zen Hot Pot Soup Zen Hot Pot is a new-style Hot Pot restaurant opening at Burlington Mall (75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA 01803) in late 2026. This is our first U.S. location. Because we are opening from scratch, everyone hired now is a founding team member. You will be paid for pre-opening training, you will help us set the standards rather than inherit them, and the people who show up and lead early are the people we promote first. The Role Back of House Crew is our prep and line-stocking role, and at a Hot Pot restaurant it is the engine of the business. Everything a guest picks up with tongs was washed, trimmed, cut, portioned, and arranged by you. Our self-select line is the first thing every guest sees, and it has to look full, fresh, and clean from open to close No prior hot pot experience is required. Kitchen experience prefered. What You'll Do Prep every item on the line: wash, trim, and cut vegetables and mushrooms; portion noodles, tofu, meatballs, dumplings, thin-sliced meats, and seafood to spec Arrange and present line pans so the display looks full, fresh, and appetizing Keep the line stocked throughout service: swap pans before they run low, rotate product properly Monitor and log line temperatures (refrigerated wells and ice), pull anything out of temperature, and keep sneeze guards, rails, and surfaces spotless in full view of guests Replace guest tongs and serving utensils on schedule and whenever they are dropped or cross-contaminated Support the cook station: portion broth, finish and garnish bowls, and hand off to the expo window Produce house sauces and keep the sauce bar backups stocked and labeled Pack takeout and delivery orders so they travel well, and check them against the ticket Follow FIFO rotation, date-labeling, temperature logs, allergen separation, and raw/ready-to-eat separation at all times Break down, clean, and sanitize your station, line pans, and equipment at the end of every shift Receive and put away deliveries, and flag anything short, damaged, or out of temperature What We're Looking For Kitchen experience preferred Knife skills and attention to detail — or the willingness to build them fast Able to keep pace during a rush while staying clean and organized Comfortable working on a guest-facing line where people can see you work Reliable and on time Evening, weekend, and holiday availability Chinese or Spanish is a plus but not required Physical Requirements Stand for the length of a shift, typically 6 to 8 hours Lift and carry up to 50 lbs Work in hot kitchen conditions and in walk-in coolers and freezers Use knives, slicers, and commercial kitchen equipment safely What We Offer Competitive hourly pay, reviewed after your first 90 days Free shift meal every shift you work, plus an employee discount when you dine with us when you are off Paid pre-opening training — you are on the clock from day one of training Sick Paid Free employee parking at Burlington Mall Promotion track: Crew → Line Cook → Shift Lead → Assistant Kitchen Manager and up Referral bonus

Pay:

$17.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid sick time Paid training Application Question(s): Able to work weekend and holidays?

License/Certification:

Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Burlington, MA 01803 (Required)

Work Location:

In person