Prep Cook

The Press Club Grill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match (full-time)

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation

Company Growth & Leadership Developmen

Professional Advancement

Maternity and Paternity Leave (full-

Travel perks and discounts at hotel

Job summary

Hotel Lucile in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, seeks a Prep Cook to support our culinary team. You will perform daily food preparation, follow standardized recipes, maintain sanitation, and ensure ingredients are ready for service while upholding HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities include prepping vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, and dressings; labeling and storing items; rotating inventory and aiding line cooks as needed. Flexibility for mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming as per standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients according to recipes.
• Measure, portion, label, date, and store prepared items.
• Maintain prep lists and complete daily production assignments.
• Ensure all food meets quality and presentation standards.
• Follow sanitation and HACCP procedures.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO; monitor freshness.
• Keep prep areas clean and organized; assist during service.
• Report issues to Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Assist with opening, closing, and deep-cleaning tasks.

Skills

Knife skills

Food preparation

Recipe following

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Attentiveness to detail

Professional appearance

Job description

Hotel Lucile, Casetta's newest property, opens late summer 2026 in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Housed in a landmark 1931 church, this 25-room boutique hotel blends preserved original details — stained glass, soaring wood beams, choir loft — with a restaurant, bar, rooftop, pool, and a rotating program of art and community events. We're building the opening team now and looking for people who want to help bring this space to life.

Position Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and supporting the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality. This position performs daily food preparation, follows recipes and production standards, maintains sanitation, and ensures all ingredients are ready for service while adhering to food safety guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Measure, portion, label, date, and properly store all prepared food items.
• Maintain prep lists and complete daily production assignments within designated timelines.
• Ensure all food is prepared to company quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate inventory using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, walk-in coolers, storage areas, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist line cooks during service as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions, food shortages, or safety concerns to the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning and storage practices.
• Receive and properly store deliveries following company procedures.
• Perform opening, closing, and deep-cleaning duties as assigned.
• Assist with additional kitchen responsibilities as directed by management.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with company uniform and grooming standards.
• Possess or obtain any required local Food Handler certification.

Benefits

• 401k with Company Match (full-time)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Company Growth & Leadership Development
• Professional Advancement
• Maternity and Paternity Leave (full-time)
• Travel perks and discounts at hotel properties.

Note

This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time.