Prep Cook PartTime

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

Job summary

A prominent cultural venue in Los Angeles is looking for a Line Cook to join its Hospitality and Private Events Department. The role involves preparing a variety of foods in a high-volume kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should possess knowledge of food preparation practices and the ability to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods and practices of volume food preparation.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and stand for long periods.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to menus.
• Follow established schedule in cooking and sanitation activities.
• Operate various kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Volume food preparation methods

Sanitary kitchen maintenance

Attention to detail

Friendly interaction with team

Job description

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

Starting salary: $20.25 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Qualifications, Experience, and Attributes:

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation; knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail and to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays

Physical and environmental demands of the job:

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and carrying food trays and other items during most of a shift. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.