Prep Cook Full Time

Skirball Cultural Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,014 - 32,778; Full time

Job summary

A cultural center in Los Angeles seeks a capable Line Cook to handle food preparation in a high-volume kitchen. The role involves ensuring food quality and cleanliness, working knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to lift and carry heavy items. Candidates should exhibit a friendly demeanor and attention to detail, with a starting salary of $20.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls.
• Physical ability to stand and walk most of the working day.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparation of regular and special diet foods.
• Follows established schedule in cooking and sanitation.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Volume food preparation

Sanitary methods

Attention to detail

Friendly interaction

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.

Starting salary: $20.25 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