Cook / Food Service Specialist

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

• Three (3) years of professional cooking or food service experience.
• Experience preparing a variety of meals in a commercial, institutional, restaurant, hotel, or catering environment.
• Basic conversational English sufficient to communicate with supervisors and customers.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Ability to pass a background screening process. Duties and Responsibilities The candidate must:
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to approved menus.
• Package and label meals for individual consumption.
• Prepare meals in advance for weekends and holidays when required.
• Follow food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, cooking equipment, and utensils.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment used during daily operations.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
• Accommodate approved dietary restrictions and food allergies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Follow all workplace safety requirements.
• Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and special meal requests.
• Support occasional special meals or events when scheduled in advance. Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry food products and kitchen supplies.
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, cooking equipment, and kitchen tools. Benefits
• Full-time stable position.
• Consistent weekday schedule.
• No overnight shifts.
• Food ingredients and kitchen equipment provided.
• Professional work environment.