Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Family, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Prep Cook in Los Angeles, where you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality dishes from scratch. Enjoy a supportive family atmosphere with great benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Discounted supplemental benefits

Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Basic knowledge of cooking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specific recipes for service and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure high-quality ingredients are used.
• Follow food safety procedures.

Skills

Food Safety

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 7 Years in a row!

Prep Cook: At this location, prep cooks earn $17 - $20 / hour and an additional $2 on average per hour in tips.

If you thrive on flawless food handling, preparing from scratch at the highest level, and following exact recipe specifications in a high-energy environment, then this is the job for you.

What we offer:

• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures, complete daily prep lists, prepare specific recipes for service; clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Display the proper recipe on the monitor during preparation and cooking.
• Adhere to proper recipes when producing items.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring floor surfaces are clean, dry, and free from debris.
• Use PPE appropriately and follow all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment, including startup, shutdown, shift maintenance, and cleaning as needed.
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.
• Be guest-focused and capable of multi-tasking.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills.
• Be a trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships based on trust and respect.
• Create a fun and positive environment.

Education

• High School diploma preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.