Prep Cook (Full Time)

Skirball-Cultural-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union contract under UniteHere Local -

Job summary

The Skirball Cultural Center is seeking a capable Line Cook reporting to the Executive Chef. The role involves performing a wide range of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

The position operates under the UniteHere Local 11 collective bargaining agreement and starts at $26.00 per hour. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold dishes, following schedules and sanitation standards, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume institutional kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of hot, cold, and special diet foods according to menus and recipes.
• Follow established cooking schedules and sanitation practices.
• Operate kitchen equipment (broilers, ovens, grills, fryers).
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of food prep equipment.
• Process invoices and report to supervisor.
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators.
• Adhere to portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen policies.

Skills

Volume food prep

Sanitation methods

Physical stamina

Reading event orders

Job description

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Line Cook. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen.

Note: This role is covered by the UniteHere Local 11 collective bargaining agreement.

Starting salary: $26.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determines proper cooking time and temperature
• Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor
• Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation
• Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members