Line Cook / Prep Cook

Boathouse on the Bay; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Boathouse on the Bay is seeking a Line Cook / Prep Cook to support food preparation and service across the kitchen in a fast-paced environment. The ideal teammate is dependable, organized, attentive to food quality, and eager to learn the standards of each station.

Responsibilities include preparing ingredients per recipes, aiding prep and labeling, and ensuring orders move smoothly while maintaining sanitary, organized workstations.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food-preparation experience is helpful.
• Ability to follow recipes, station procedures, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced kitchen and communicate with the team.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended service periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and portion guidelines.
• Support prep, stocking, labeling, and organization before and during service.
• Work with the kitchen team to keep orders accurate and moving at a steady pace.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations throughout each shift.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace procedures at all times.
• Support other stations and teammates as needed for smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Follow recipes

Team communication

Attendance & flexibility

Job description

Position summary

The Line Cook / Prep Cook supports food preparation and service across the kitchen. The ideal teammate is dependable, organized, attentive to food quality, and ready to learn the standards of each station.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and portion guidelines.
• Support prep, stocking, labeling, and organization before and during service.
• Work with the kitchen team to keep orders accurate and moving at a steady pace.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations throughout each shift.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace procedures at all times.
• Support other stations and teammates as needed for smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food-preparation experience is helpful.
• Ability to follow recipes, station procedures, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced kitchen and communicate with the team.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended service periods.

Physical requirements

• This role includes standing and walking for extended periods.
• The work may include bending, reaching, repetitive motions, and lifting kitchen supplies.
• The kitchen includes heat, sharp equipment, wet or slippery surfaces, and a fast pace.

Work environment

A busy commercial kitchen where teamwork, urgency, professionalism, and a clean workspace are critical to success.

Equal employment opportunity

Boathouse on the Bay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable law.