Production Kitchen Associate

Xi'an Famous Foods is a well-known and respected restaurant group based in NYC serving specialty Chinese cuisine in a fast-casual format.
If you are considering multiple positions with our company, please apply only to the one you are most qualified and best fit for.

Our Mission Statement:

We strive to provide delicious, high quality, and authentic dishes of the historic city of Xi’an, China, based on proprietary family recipes, through outstanding hospitality. We will satiate cravings and promote appreciation of our unique cuisine and culture.

Responsibilities:

Candidates will be selected based on their experience and ability, and will be responsible for the preparation, production, cleaning, and related duties in one or more of our production departments such as:

• Vegetable processing (wash/cut/package, dumpling filling prep)
• Meat processing (clean/cut/grind/package)
• Dough production (make dough, make dumpling peels)
• Bread production (roll and bake bread/buns)
• Cooking stations (make and package stews/sauces/stocks) Beverages production (making teas/packaging)

Production Kitchen Associates also are responsible for assisting with the tasks around facility as necessary.

Benefits:

• $22/hr starting rate, with knowledge-based promotions resulting in wages range of $22-$26/hr!
• On top of knowledge-based raises, automatic $1 rate increase every year for Associates in good-standing
• Paid time off (on top of standard paid sick leave)
• Sundays off!
• Affordable and comprehensive health/dental/vision/pet insurance
• 401K plan
• Free meal with every shift and additional 25% discount at our restaurants

• Able to provide proof of full COVID vaccination
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• Able to speak basic English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus
• Able to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Able to follow directions from supervisors and perform work tasks assigned
• Able to receive constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Able to interact productively and professionally with co-workers
• Able to report to work at scheduled times and to fulfill job requirements for the duration of shift or until relieved of duties
• Able to maintain punctual attendance per company policy consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Able to work in various stations with various equipment, which all require the use of all limbs and the ability to see at close distance
• Able to lift and move at least 50 pounds
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to work well under pressure and multitask
• Able to work fast/expeditiously