Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Daytime Shift

Melrose Improv; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Improv in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Prep Cook who will produce and prepare high quality food items for dishes that are cooked or combined before serving to customers. The role follows opening/closing checklists, prepares meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers, and ensures proper portioning and sanitation under the Kitchen Manager's guidance.

Requirements include a High school diploma, 2–4 years of restaurant/club experience,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum 2-4 years in restaurant/club experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler; in regulation with County or State requirements.
• Adaptable in fast paced environment and work well with others.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating scheduling needs.
• Knowledge of sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Follows opening and closing checklists and refers to daily prep list at the start of the shift.
• Prepares variety of meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grill and fryers
• Stores food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent storage.
• Uses standard portioning of all products in accordance with standard portion size and recipe specifications.
• Promptly reports food quality problems or product shortage to Kitchen Manager
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area and proper food handling, safe and sanitation standards while preparing food.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daytime/Midday availability

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Sanitation

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Melrose Improv in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Prep Cook who will produce and prepare high quality food items for dishes that are cooked or combined before serving to customers. The role follows opening/closing checklists, prepares meats, seafood, vegetables, and other items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers, and ensures proper portioning and sanitation under the Kitchen Manager's guidance.

Requirements include a High school diploma, 2–4 years of restaurant/club experience,