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Clifton's; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifton's in Los Angeles is seeking a kitchen prep role responsible for preparing all food items per our guidelines. You will set up your station, follow recipes and portion control, and maintain kitchen organization and safety.

The position requires 1-3 years in kitchen prep/cooking, food handler permit, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen prep and cooking (1-3 years).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specs.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining staff.
• Able to work in a high-paced environment and maintain safety.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs (75 lbs with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications.
• Maintain organization of the kitchen, including food storage, sanitation, and safety.
• Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards.
• Execute regular cleaning and maintenance schedule.
• Support safe work habits and working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Stamina

Job description

• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.


• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems.


• Set up station according to restaurant guidelines.


• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.


• Responsible for the organization of the kitchen, to include: food storage, sanitation, cleaning and safety.


• Evaluates food products to assure quality standards are consistently maintained.


• Execute regular cleaning and maintenance schedule


• Support safe work habits and safe working environment at all times


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.


• Food Handlers Permit required.


• Understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.


• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.


• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.


• Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat coworkers, supervisors and guests with respect and courtesy.


• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.


• Must be able to work in a high paced environment


• Standing for extended amounts of time


• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds (and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance)


• Work late or irregular hours, nights, weekends and some holidays