Job Title:
Cook / Food Service Specialist
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and experienced
Cook / Food Service Specialist to prepare daily meals for a small group of U.S. Marine personnel residing at a housing compound in Tokyo. The successful candidate will be responsible for meal preparation, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and maintaining a professional food service environment.
Food ingredients and major kitchen equipment are provided on-site.
Minimum Requirements
The candidate shall have at minimum:
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Three (3) years of professional cooking or food service experience.
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Experience preparing a variety of meals in a commercial, institutional, restaurant, hotel, or catering environment.
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Basic conversational English sufficient to communicate with supervisors and customers.
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Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
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Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
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Ability to pass a background screening process.
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate must:
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Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to approved menus.
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Package and label meals for individual consumption.
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Prepare meals in advance for weekends and holidays when required.
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Follow food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
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Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, cooking equipment, and utensils.
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Wash dishes and kitchen equipment used during daily operations.
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Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
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Accommodate approved dietary restrictions and food allergies.
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Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
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Follow all workplace safety requirements.
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Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and special meal requests.
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Support occasional special meals or events when scheduled in advance.
Physical Requirements-
Ability to stand for extended periods.
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Ability to lift and carry food products and kitchen supplies.
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Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchen tools.
Benefits-
Full-time stable position.
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Consistent weekday schedule.
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No overnight shifts.
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Food ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
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Professional work environment.
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