Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants is seeking experienced Prep Cooks in Temecula, California. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, thrive in fast-paced environments, and uphold high safety standards. The position offers competitive pay, including tips, and supports personal and professional growth with various benefits.

Benefits

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency financial plan eligibility

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Legal and identity theft insurance

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Basic English/Spanish communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety procedures and complete daily prep list.
• Prepare specific recipes and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Create a positive environment and build relationships with guests.

Skills

Food handling

Recipe adherence

Multitasking

Basic cooking equipment knowledge

Guest-focused attitude

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Temecula, Temecula, California, United States of America

Job Description

Certified Great Place to Work 7 Years in a row!

Prep Cook: At this location, prep cooks earn $16.50/hour plus an average of $2/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 supportive environment that fosters your personal and professional growth

We are looking for experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years of experience on a fast-paced line
• Follow food safety procedures, complete daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service, and maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and tools throughout the kitchen
• Use only high-quality, fresh ingredients when preparing recipes
• Display proper recipes on the monitor during preparation and cooking
• Adhere strictly to recipes during production
• Maintain a safe work environment by keeping floors clean, dry, and free of debris
• Use PPE appropriately and follow all safety guidelines
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment, including startup, shutdown, maintenance, and cleaning
• Keep workstations clean and organized
• Be guest-focused and capable of multitasking
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Possess basic English/Spanish communication skills
• Be trusting, passionate, humble, and a 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, with great benefits and opportunities for growth.