Prep Cook — Fresh Café Kitchen, Health & PTO

Groundwork Coffee; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Coffee to Take Home

Employee Discounts

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Commuter Program

Job summary

Groundwork Coffee is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join a busy kitchen and help execute production schedules with efficiency and care. You’ll handle station setup, cooking, and breakdown, while maintaining cleanliness and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong English communication, restaurant experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties. Groundwork offers a friendly, caffeinated team culture in a casual setting.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Must have valid California Food Handler card.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand long hours.
• Ability to listen and work on a busy kitchen line.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute the production schedule.
• Prepare meats, seafood, vegetables using standard recipes.
• Stock and maintain food at line stations for service.
• Maintain a clean sanitary work station and equipment.
• Prepare items for grilling, frying or other methods; operate kitchen machines.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Lifts 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Kitchen environment familiarity

Tools

Mixer

Blender

Slicer

Toaster

Oven

Job description

Groundwork Coffee is seeking an experienced Prep Cook to join a busy kitchen and help execute production schedules with efficiency and care. You’ll handle station setup, cooking, and breakdown, while maintaining cleanliness and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong English communication, restaurant experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties. Groundwork offers a friendly, caffeinated team culture in a casual setting.