Prep Cook

Reunion Kitchen + Drink; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A modern restaurant in California is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to ensure exceptional food preparation and quality. Candidates should have a current food handler’s card and a passion for maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with team members. This position offers competitive hourly wages between $19.00 and $20.00, along with opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current food handler’s card as required by law.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality and high standards.
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares various food items on grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Current food handler’s card

Job description

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking on grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment.
• Follows recipes, including standard portion control, cooking methods and quality standards, according to our specifications.
• Ensures menu recipes are prepared in a timely manner, prioritizing what is needed on the cook’s line first.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Informs the KM team immediately of product shortages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follows all REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow worker (dishwasher, cook, host, SA’s, manager, etc.) that needs help.
• Accepts direction from management, leads Team members.
• Arrives on time and prepares for every shift with all required necessities including a positive attitude, high morale, commitment and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Occasional sitting and twisting are required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands are required.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in the given state.
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.
• Must be able to maintain our consistent food quality and high standards.
• True focus on work‑life balance with scheduling.
• Opportunities for growth with a fast‑growing restaurant company.

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Reunion Kitchen + Drink is a distinctive restaurant that serves modern comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an elegantly designed and cozy environment. The interiors are crafted to elevate the dining experience, creating a warm and social ambiance. Designed from the ground up, Reunion Kitchen + Drink is the perfect spot for locals, visitors, families, and friends to gather and reconnect. Our granite and polished bronze bar tops invite guests to savor one of our many signature cocktails, while our exhibition‑style kitchens provide a glimpse into the culinary expertise of our team.