Prep Cook

Castaway; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Free Employee Meals

EAP

Paid Vacation

PRIDE Program

Growth Opportunities

Health Plans

Life Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

Castaway in Burbank, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to join our culinary team. You will assist in preparing high-quality dishes, follow recipes, and maintain kitchen standards to ensure a smooth dining experience for guests.

You'll work closely with the culinary team in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth and development. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required; high school diploma or culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Prep Cook or in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, and prepare cooking elements during a shift.
• Store items in the refrigerator and prepare items ahead of time for quick access.
• May be responsible for preparing a certain portion of a dish.
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.
• Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station; break down and clean station daily.
• Ensure proper rotation of all products to par; label and sign all products.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cookery basics

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Company Overview:

Named one of Travel + Leisure's \"Best Date Spots in America\", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top \"Most Romantic Restaurants in LA\" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!

Pay: $20-25 / hour

Top-notch Benefits:

Not only do you get to share your passion and abilities with the company and our guests, but we offer a variety of opportunities and benefits to our team members as well:

• Paid Sick Time renewed yearly


• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions


• Employee Meals – Free meal for every six-hour shift


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance


• Accrued Paid Vacation Time


• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.


• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement


• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off

Job Summary:

As a Prep Cook, you will play a crucial role in the preparation of high-quality dishes in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner. You will work closely with our culinary team to ensure all food items are prepared according to recipes and standards, contributing to our guests' overall dining experience.

Basic Job Duties:

• Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, and prepare cooking elements meal preparation during a shift.


• Responsible for storing items in the refrigerator, covering items left in the open air, and preparing special food elements ahead of time so that they can be quickly accessed and used in cooking.


• May be responsible for preparing a certain portion of a dish.


• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen area throughout shift.


• Complete assigned prep work for stocking and set up of station. Break down and clean station thoroughly every day.


• Ensure proper rotation of all products to par. Label, day dot, and sign all products. Obtain Chef/Manager signature on all products.


• Must be dressed and well groomed in Company approved uniform at all times.


• Observance of all SRC Polices and Procedures.


• Must wear approved manufacturer certified slip resistant or non-slip shoes at all times while working

Education/ Experience/ Skills:

• Previous experience as a Prep Cook or in a similar role preferred.


• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.


• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training or certification is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• No regular travel requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check