Prep Cook – Norwalk

El Baja; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

El Baja in Norwalk, California is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to set up workstations and prepare ingredients for the cooking process. You will ensure cleanliness and compliance with food guidelines, while assisting chefs in various culinary tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong teamwork skills, physical endurance for long shifts, and is willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as a prep cook is appreciated but not required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Physical endurance to work long shifts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Measuring and preparing cooking ingredients.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Prep Cook Job Description

We are looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and properly follow recipes.

To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and able to lift heavy equipment.

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.

Requirements

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