Prep Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Solcocina; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexibility

Career Growth Opportunities

Unique Culture

Team Member Dining Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Well-Being

Partner Perks

Sick Time

Health Insurance

Job summary

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) in Long Beach, CA is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will handle hot and cold items, manage prep sheets, and work closely with Chefs to ensure timely service and quality plating.

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, opportunities for growth, dining discounts, and a strong team culture. Must have at least 1 year in a kitchen and legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18+ years of age.
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Proper food storage knowledge.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations.
• Sanitation and safety.
• Full service kitchen operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods.
• Prepare prep sheet to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered.
• Follow prep sheet and communicate to Chefs in accordance. Ensure set prep times are met.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items on their proper cart to ensure product freshness.
• Set up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment and store it in its proper place.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment, using only as intended and only after proper training has been demonstrated.
• Efficiently work with materials and/or resources being aware of and minimizing costs and expenses.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen.
• Read measure, execute recipes, and execute computer tickets for service.
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation.
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail.
• Assists Chefs as needed in execution of service.
• Communicate with management, chefs and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees.
• Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment.
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws.
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure complete and proper check out procedures.
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles.
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident.
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed.
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately.
• Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned

Skills

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Full service kitchen operations

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) in Long Beach, CA is seeking a dependable Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will handle hot and cold items, manage prep sheets, and work closely with Chefs to ensure timely service and quality plating.

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, opportunities for growth, dining discounts, and a strong team culture. Must have at least 1 year in a kitchen and legal eligibility to work in the United States.