Prep Cook - HRC Los Angeles Family Dining

100 Hard Rock Int'l USA, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Café Los Angeles is seeking Heart of the House staff for Line Cook, Prep Cook, Receiver, and Inside & Outside Expo roles. You will learn multiple kitchen positions and function as an all-around culinary team member to support the cafe's success.

The role requires endurance in a fast-paced environment, a commitment to safety and sanitation, and a professional, guest-oriented approach. Pay ranges from $19 to $25 per hour, with benefits varying by status.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old
• Duties involve bending & reaching
• Lift up to 100 pounds
• Stand or move for 8+ hours
• Turn or twist body parts in circular motion
• Tolerate heat, cold, chemicals, loud environments
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow uniform guidelines
• Follow general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products where possible
• Remain calm in a hectic fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail and urgency
• Display a positive, friendly attitude toward guests and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Receiving and ordering product.
• Preparing recipes and menu items to specification.
• Labeling, dating, and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
• Opening, closing and side duties for kitchen stations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish area and back dock.
• Washing dishes and operating the dish machine.
• Ensuring safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicating professionally with coworkers and staff.
• Acting as liaison between Heart-of-the-House and Front-of-the-House.

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION: HEART OF THE HOUSE – LINE COOK/PREP COOK/RECEIVER/INSIDE & OUTSIDE EXPO AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES THAT ROCK HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL

Location

Hard Rock Cafe -Los Angeles

Position Title

Heart of the House – Line Cook/Prep Cook/Receiver/Inside & Outside Expo

Reports To

Café Management

Direct Reports

Nick Velasquez

FLSA Status

Hourly - Overtime Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Even though you may not come into direct contact with guests, your responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, you will be considered an all‑around culinary employee and will learn the following positions:

• Prep Cook
• Line Cook
• Receiver
• Inside/Outside Expo

Primary Responsibilities

• Receiving and ordering product.
• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec.
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, line, expo stations.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, line, expo, dish room and back dock.
• Cleaning dishes and operating a dish machine.
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards.
• Having a sense of urgency.
• Stocking products.
• Recycling products.
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System.
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures.
• Communicating professionally with co‑workers and Front‑of‑the‑House staff.
• Acting as a liaison between the Heart‑of‑the‑House and Front‑of‑the‑House staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years old
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting up to 100-pound containers, dish racks, and trashcans
• Standing or moving, for up to 8+ hours
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Maintaining a well‑groomed appearance (“having a plan”)
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast‑paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention‑to‑detail and a sense‑of‑urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and co‑workers
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.

General Sign Off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model. I have read and understand this job description.

Pay Range: $19 - $25/Hourly

Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high‑stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007—the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number‑one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!