Prep Cook

Melrose Improv; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Improv in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Prep Cook who will produce and prepare high quality food items for dishes that are cooked or combined before serving to customers. The role follows opening/closing checklists, prepares meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers, and ensures proper portioning and sanitation under the Kitchen Manager's guidance.

Requirements include a High school diploma, 2–4 years of restaurant/club experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum 2-4 years in restaurant/club experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler; in regulation with County or State requirements.
• Adaptable in fast paced environment and work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating scheduling needs.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Follows opening and closing checklists and refers to daily prep list at the start of the shift.
• Prepares variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grill and fryers
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent storage.
• Uses standard portioning of all products in accordance with standard portion size and recipe specifications.
• Promptly reports food quality problems or product shortage to Kitchen Manager
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area and proper food handling, safe and sanitation standards while preparing food.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daytime/Midday availability

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Sanitation

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Description

The Melrose Improv is currently seeking a Prep Cook who is responsible to produce and prepare high quality food items for dishes that are further cooked or combined with other ingredients to be served to customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows opening and closing checklists and refers to daily prep list at the start of the shift.
• Prepares variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grill and fryers
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent storage.
• Uses standard portioning of all products in accordance with standard portion size and recipe specifications.
• Promptly reports food quality problems or product shortage to Kitchen Manager
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area and proper food handling, safe and sanitation standards while preparing food.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daytime/Midday availability

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum 2-4 years in restaurant/club experience
• ServSafe Food Handler; in regulation with County or State requirements.
• Adaptable in fast paced environment and work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating concerning scheduling needs and requirements.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices

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