Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Torrance is seeking experienced prep cooks to join our kitchen team. Earn $19 per hour with an average $2 per hour in tips at this location, on a fast-paced line with high energy and precise recipe standards.

Applicants should have 2–5 years of line experience, strong food safety practices, and clear English/Spanish communication. We offer benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures and prep lists.
• Prepare recipes to specification.
• Maintain clean, safe workstation.
• Communicate clearly in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and recipes for service.
• Maintain equipment and utensils in good condition.
• Ensure freshness and quality of all ingredients.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE at all times.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food safety procedures

English/Spanish communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Torrance, 3525 W Carson St, Torrance, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Prep Cook: At this location prep cooks earn $19 / hour and an additional $2 on average per hour in tips.

If you thrive on flawless food handling, prepare from scratch at the highest level, and prepare food per the 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, daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service; clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure only “fresh” high quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• You are safe and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring floor surfaces are clean, dry and free from debris.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.
• Guest focused and like to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates basic English/Spanish communication skills.
• Trusting, passionate, humble and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

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

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Torrance, 3525 W Carson St, Torrance, California, United States of America