Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Shifts

El Baja; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Baja is seeking a reliable prep cook to set up workstations, measure ingredients, and prepare components for cooking in a busy kitchen.

You will follow recipes, monitor stock levels, and assist chefs while maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace and proper storage of items. The role requires teamwork, physical endurance, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Experience is helpful but not required; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a prep cook preferred but not required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical endurance for long shifts.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Following prep lists created by chefs.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Following recipes correctly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

El Baja is seeking a reliable prep cook to set up workstations, measure ingredients, and prepare components for cooking in a busy kitchen.

You will follow recipes, monitor stock levels, and assist chefs while maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace and proper storage of items. The role requires teamwork, physical endurance, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Experience is helpful but not required; high school diploma or equivalent is expected.