Prep Cook: Seafood Kitchen with Flexible Hours & Growth

The Press Club Grill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pool share

Flexible scheduling

Shift meals

Employee dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lobster Lab, Tiger Hospitality Group’s coastal seafood concept, is seeking a Prep Cook for the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Join a kitchen team focused on precise prep, clean stations, and consistent recipes to support the line during service.

The role includes daily prep of stocks, sauces, dressings, seafood handling, FIFO organization, and assisting during rushes. Requirements include at least 1 year kitchen experience, ability to follow recipes, California Food Handler Card, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of kitchen experience with solid knife skills.
• Able to follow written recipes and prep lists precisely.
• Clean, organized work habits: labeling, dating, and rotation.
• Reliable, team-first attitude; punctual.
• California Food Handler Card or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Able to stand for full shift and lift about 50 lbs.
• Morning and daytime availability, with some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work through the daily prep list: soups bases, sauces, dressings, produce, and proteins
• Follow recipes exactly and portion to spec
• Portion and store lobster and seafood safely: temperatures, ice, and rotation
• Label, date, and FIFO everything; keep the walk-in and dry storage organized
• Receive deliveries, check quality and quantities, and put stock away properly
• Keep the prep area clean and health-inspection-ready at all times
• Support the line and dish during rushes when needed

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Organization

Team player

California Food Handler Card

Stand for shifts

Lift 50 lbs

Morning availability

Second language

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lobster Lab, Tiger Hospitality Group’s coastal seafood concept, is seeking a Prep Cook for the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Join a kitchen team focused on precise prep, clean stations, and consistent recipes to support the line during service.

The role includes daily prep of stocks, sauces, dressings, seafood handling, FIFO organization, and assisting during rushes. Requirements include at least 1 year kitchen experience, ability to follow recipes, California Food Handler Card, and