Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen Backbone

Scale by 3; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale by 3 is seeking a prep cook to support our cook line by preparing ingredients, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and timely delivery of dishes. This role is core to our kitchen, requiring pride in workmanship and collaboration with the team.

You will follow recipes, handle knives and common prep equipment, maintain cleanliness, and work in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a kitchen, strong English communication, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Fun, eager, positive, and committed team member.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift up to 25 lbs several times a day.
• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant setting is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of restaurant industry experience in the kitchen areas strongly preferred.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse range of food items following Company recipes and specifications
• Utilize knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales and other tools for food preparation
• Safely operate mixing and other food prep equipment safely, including slicers and other large commercial equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas during and after service
• Follow food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring proper cooking, cooling, and cleaning procedures ensuring compliance with health department guidelines
• Follow verbal and written instructions, communicating effectively and professionally with coworkers and management
• Work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
• Close the kitchen properly and complete deep clean projects as directed by the management team
• Stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)

Skills

Fun team member

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Restaurant experience

Kitchen experience

Weekend availability

Age 16+

US work authorization

English proficiency

Job description

Scale by 3 is seeking a prep cook to support our cook line by preparing ingredients, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and timely delivery of dishes. This role is core to our kitchen, requiring pride in workmanship and collaboration with the team.

You will follow recipes, handle knives and common prep equipment, maintain cleanliness, and work in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a kitchen, strong English communication, and weekend availability.