Cantonese BBQ (Siu Mei) Cook

About the role

Kam Man Market, a family-owned grocery and home goods store serving New York's Chinatown for more than 50 years, runs a kitchen that prepares traditional Cantonese roast meats and hot foods daily. It is hiring a Cantonese BBQ (Siu Mei) cook for an ongoing opening on Canal Street, New York. The position is part time, with potential for full time, working 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Thursday through Monday.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, marinate and roast traditional Cantonese BBQ meats such as roast duck, soy sauce chicken, char siu and crispy roast pork.
• Manage roasting times and temperatures so quality and texture stay consistent from batch to batch.
• Chop, portion and plate roast meats neatly for display and customer orders.
• Help the kitchen with other hot food dishes and help keep the display stocked during the day.
• Receive, inspect and store meat and ingredient deliveries properly.
• Keep the kitchen, roasting ovens and tools clean and follow all NYC food safety and sanitation rules.

Required profile

• 1 to 2 years of experience preparing Cantonese BBQ in a restaurant, deli or market kitchen.
• Able to work early mornings, stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable, organized and able to work well as part of a busy team.
• A valid NYC Food Protection Certificate is preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
• Speaking Cantonese is strongly preferred; Toisanese or Mandarin is a plus.

Required skills

• Traditional roasting methods.
• Comfortable using a cleaver for chopping and portioning.

What we offer

• Pay of $17 per hour.
• Employee discount and a freshly cooked staff lunch Monday through Thursday.
• Flexible scheduling.

To apply, send your resume by email to the employer.