Prep Cook — Precise Prep for Fresh Mexican Cuisine

Cohn Restaurant Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Coasterra, located on Harbor Island in San Diego, seeks a Prep Cook to support daily lunch and dinner service. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, maintaining prep areas, handling deliveries, and ensuring freshness and quality across dishes.

The role emphasizes precise knife work, proper storage, and awareness of nutrition and allergies to uphold high standards. Join a premiere bayfront dining destination offering Modern Mexican cuisine with a focus on consistency and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Clean and stock prep area to ensure an efficient service
• Receive deliveries and store product
• Prepare ingredients for dishes offered on the menu according to recipe specifications and within normal production times
• Wash, chop, grate and slice vegetables to go in various dishes
• Cut and slice meats to the appropriate portion size
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food as assigned
• Maintain high standard and consistency of quality and presentation
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of nutrition, common allergies, dietary restrictions and food terminology
• Label, stock and organize all ingredients on shelves
• Handle, store and rotate all food products to maintain freshness
• Track and report food waste

Job description

Coasterra, located on Harbor Island in San Diego, seeks a Prep Cook to support daily lunch and dinner service. Responsibilities include preparing ingredients, maintaining prep areas, handling deliveries, and ensuring freshness and quality across dishes.

The role emphasizes precise knife work, proper storage, and awareness of nutrition and allergies to uphold high standards. Join a premiere bayfront dining destination offering Modern Mexican cuisine with a focus on consistency and efficiency.