Prep Cook

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Job summary

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Los Angeles is seeking a Prep Cook who can maintain recipe standards and support a clean, safe kitchen. You will work on ingredient prep, portioning, and basic cooking tasks to help the kitchen run smoothly.

This role emphasizes attention to safety, proper storage, and teamwork under a fast-paced service; experience is not required but reliability and physical ability are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Understand ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene.
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager.
• Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following mixing methods.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as sautéing vegetables and boiling soups.
• Label and stock all food products for proper rotation.
• Understanding of sanitation and cleanliness standards and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe compliance

Food prep

Pressure tolerance

Reliable transportation

Tools

General kitchen equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off

As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for a strict adherence to recipe standards. The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further direction from Management. The Prep Cook is also responsible for knowing the food hierarchy in the storage of products in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, and also keeping the dry storage organized. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing fresh, delicious food that looks great too.

Responsibilities:

• Follow prep list created by Kitchen Manager
• Follow recipes by accurately measuring ingredients and following mixing methods
• Prepare ingredients by washing and slicing vegetables and cutting meats
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as sauteeing vegetables and boiling soups
• Label and stock all food products for proper rotation
• Understanding of sanitation and cleanliness standards and procedures
• Perform other related duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Good understanding of ingredients, recipes, kitchen safety and hygiene
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs