Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, Torrance, CA is looking for experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team. Earn $20 per hour with an average of $2 more per hour in tips while working on a fast-paced line.

We require 2–5 years of experience, strict adherence to food safety, and the ability to follow recipes exactly in a high-energy kitchen. Enjoy family-friendly growth and employee perks as part of our team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures and daily prep list.
• Prepare recipes for service and maintain clean workstation.
• Sanitize and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and tools.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and high quality.
• Display proper recipe on monitor during prep and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety procedures and daily prep list.
• Prepare recipes for service and maintain clean workstation.
• Sanitize and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and tools.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh and high quality.
• Display proper recipe on monitor during prep and cooking.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work safely with clean, debris-free floors.

Skills

Guest focus

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Prep Cook: At this location prep cooks earn $20 / 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

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