Kitchen Staff — Multiple Positions | Upscale Chinese Restaurant Zhu Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $17
- $30 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Steam cooking Kitchen health and safety standards Sushi Food production Grilling Industrial fryers Asian cuisine Fish handling Food heating Team leadership Safety regulations Cutting Restaurant management Cold chain logistics Fish processing Seafood Staff training Perishable goods management Chinese cuisine Meat cookery Meat product production POS systems Profit and loss analysis Food mixing Kitchen stations Safety protocol implementation Food Handler Certification Food service management Time/Temperature control for safety (TCS) Full Job Description How to apply Apply through Indeed with your resume.
In your cover message, please include: Which station(s) you are applying for Your total years of relevant kitchen experience Whether you hold a current Massachusetts Food Handler's Card Your availability to start (indicate how many days/weeks of notice you need) Station details Read the relevant section below for the station(s) you are applying for. Frying & Grill Station (煎炸单尾) 2 positions
Start:
2 weeks before opening
Responsibilities:
Execute all frying, grilling, and baking orders to recipe and quality standards Package and complete food orders accurately and on time Maintain station cleanliness, stock, and mise en place throughout each shift
Requirements:
2+ years of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Proficiency in frying, grilling, and baking techniques Food Handler's Card required; food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) preferred Noodle & Dumpling Station (煮面饺子) 2 positions
Start:
1 month before opening
Responsibilities:
Cook noodles, dumplings, and wontons to order with consistent timing and quality Prepare wonton wrappers and assist with dumpling station prep Maintain station cleanliness and restock ingredients throughout service
Requirements:
2+ years of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Proficiency in boiling noodles, dumplings, and wontons at high volume Food Handler's Card required Filling Preparation Station (馅档) 2 positions
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Cut, portion, and marinate proteins and vegetables to kitchen specifications Mix dumpling, bao, and other fillings according to recipes Maintain prep area cleanliness and cold storage compliance at all times
Requirements:
2+ years of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Strong knife skills; experience marinating and mixing fillings Food Handler's Card required Steaming Station (熟笼) 1 position
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Proof and steam all bao, dim sum, and steamed items to order Operate and clean commercial steamer equipment safely Complete orders accurately and on time; maintain station cleanliness
Requirements:
1+ year of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Familiarity with commercial steaming equipment and dim sum products Ability to manage multiple simultaneous orders; Food Handler's Card required Dough / Hand-Folding Board Station (案板) ★ 6 positions (incl. 1 senior)
Senior:
$25
Start:
1 month before opening
Responsibilities:
Hand-fold soup dumplings (xiao long bao), dumplings, wontons, and buns to restaurant standards Maintain consistent portion sizes and visual presentation on every piece Assist with dough preparation and portioning; keep station clean and stocked
Requirements:
2+ years of Chinese dim sum or hand-folding experience Proficiency in soup dumplings, dumplings, wontons, and bao — precision and speed required Food Handler's Card required Senior role: 3+ years experience; ability to support and guide junior folding staff
Note:
All candidates for this station will complete a hands-on folding skills test during the interview. Cold Dish Station (凉菜) ★ 1 position (incl. 1 senior)
Senior:
$24
Start:
15 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Prepare and plate cold dishes to recipe and presentation standards Marinate proteins and vegetables; maintain strict cold storage standards Ensure cold chain compliance per Massachusetts health code at all times
Requirements:
1-2 years of Chinese cuisine experience; proficiency in cold dishes and sauce making Knife skills required; knowledge of cold chain and refrigeration food safety standards Food Handler's Card required Senior role: 2+ years cold dish experience; familiarity with MA cold chain compliance
Note:
Cold chain compliance is mandatory — station lead must be familiar with MA Dept. of Public Health refrigeration requirements. Ingredient Prep Station (抓码) 1 position
Start:
20 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Cut, portion, and marinate all proteins and vegetables for kitchen stations Support other stations with prep as directed by the chef Label, date, and store all prepped items correctly per food safety standards
Requirements:
1-2 years of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Excellent knife skills; experience portioning and marinating at high volume Food Handler's Card required Sushi Prep Board (寿司砧板) 1 position
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Prepare sushi items to restaurant quality and presentation standards Assist the ingredient prep station (抓码) with cutting and marinating tasks Maintain strict food safety and cold storage standards for all raw fish and seafood
Requirements:
1-2 years of sushi or Japanese cuisine kitchen experience Proficient knife skills for fish and seafood butchery Knowledge of food safety regulations for raw fish handling; Food Handler's Card required
Note:
Candidate must comply with all Massachusetts and local health regulations for raw fish handling. Stew & Soup Station (上什) 1 position (incl. 1 senior)
Senior:
$23
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Prepare all steamed dishes and slow-cooked soups to recipe standards Monitor and maintain correct temperatures across multiple simultaneous pots Complete orders accurately and on time; maintain station cleanliness
Requirements:
1+ year of Chinese cuisine kitchen experience Experience with steaming and slow-cooking techniques Ability to manage multiple burners simultaneously; Food Handler's Card required Senior role: 2+ years experience; ability to oversee station and train junior staff Kitchen Assistant / Plating Support (打荷) 2 positions
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Support wok chefs with plating, garnishing, and order assembly Manage and track food tickets to ensure accurate and timely output Keep plating station organized and clean; assist with basic prep tasks
Requirements:
6+ months of Chinese restaurant kitchen experience Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure; strong teamwork Food Handler's Card required
Note:
Entry-level position with structured training and a clear path into a dedicated station role. Seafood & Poultry Processing (水台) 2 positions
Start:
10 days before opening
Responsibilities:
Process and clean live and fresh seafood and poultry to kitchen specifications Maintain a sanitary processing area; follow all MA health code requirements Report any quality or safety concerns to the head chef immediately
Requirements:
1+ year of seafood and poultry processing experience in a commercial kitchen Knowledge of proper slaughtering, cleaning, and food safety procedures Physical stamina; Food Handler's Card required
Note:
Local permits for live seafood handling must be in place before this role begins.
Pay:
$17.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person