Experienced Cook - Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Cook — Pinji's Café (Wilmington, DE)

Pinji's Café is a family-owned, Korean-fusion breakfast and lunch spot in Wilmington's Trolley Square neighborhood. We're known for fresh, healthy, made-from-scratch food — breakfast bowls, sandwiches on focaccia and wraps, salads and soups, plus smoothies, bubble tea, and espresso drinks. We've built a loyal following and a warm, welcoming kitchen, and we're looking for one more great cook to grow with us.

This is a daytime job. We're closed by 5pm and you'll be home for dinner every night — no late closes, no bar crowd, no 1am cleanups.

What you'll do

• Prep and cook our breakfast and lunch menu to recipe, every time — bowls, sandwiches, salads, soups, and our Korean specialties like bulgogi
• Run your station cleanly and keep up during the morning and lunch rushes
• Follow food-safety and cleanliness standards (proper temps, storage, labeling, sanitizing)
• Help with prep, stocking, and keeping the kitchen organized and ready
• Work as a team with the rest of the crew and treat customers and coworkers with respect
• Help keep the kitchen clean and running smoothly — in a small team, everyone helps keep the stations and dishes moving.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of real cooking experience — line cook, prep cook, or similar — and the ability to run a station on your own
• Someone dependable and trustworthy. If you say you'll be there at 7, you're there at 6:50. This matters to us more than anything.
• Clean, fast, and consistent under pressure
• A good teammate with a good attitude — we're a small family business and the vibe matters
• Food handler / ServSafe card a plus (or willingness to get one)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Weekend availability

What we offer

• $18–$20/hour, based on experience
• Daytime hours only — no nights
• Free or discounted meals on shift
• A stable, friendly, family-run kitchen where good work is noticed and appreciated
• Room to take on more responsibility over time

How to apply

Hit Apply and answer a few quick questions. Tell us where you've cooked and why you're a good fit. We read every application and we move fast for the right person. We can't wait to meet you.