Prep Cook

Lou & Mickeys; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Education Reimbursement

Generous Dining Discount

Job summary

Lou & Mickeys in San Diego is hiring a Prep Cook to join their team. Located near the Gaslamp Quarter, the restaurant offers a competitive hourly rate of $19 - $23 based on experience. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in a support/prep cook role.

Enjoy growth opportunities, great training, and a supportive team environment while preparing delicious food in a beautifully renovated restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience in a support/prep cook role.
• Must maintain complete knowledge of all food preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period.
• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of assigned station.

Skills

Communication in English

Knowledge of cooking techniques

Food safety standards

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

Food handlers Card

Job description

Located across the street from the San Diego Convention Center and nestled underneath the iconic entrance to the Gaslamp Quarter, Lou & Mickey’s has been Downtown San Diego’s favorite steakhouse for over a decade. The restaurant was recently renovated, yet still magically transports you to another time.

Competitive hourly rate $19 - $23 / hour depending on experience.

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

The Prep Cook is one of the most important positions we have in the kitchen to ensure recipe adherence, quality control, and overall sanitation. As a prep cook, you will be the partner of the cooks and work closely with the opening managers to set up each shift for success. You will be cross trained in all recipes and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Once hired, you will be trained and tested in your area of expertise to ensure your capability and knowledge of the recipes, procedures, and quality components. You will be trained on our kitchen standards and you will contribute and excel in a team service environment. You will be responsible for following all company standards and guidelines, and perform opening, ongoing, and closing side‑work duties.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience in a support/prep cook role.
• High school graduate.
• Food handlers Card.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with guests, management and co‑workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, appearance, texture, and temperature.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.
• Ability to comprehend prep sheets.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Prep food for scheduled meal period.
• Follow supervisor’s instruction.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer