Kitchen Prep

Mothers Market • Costa Mesa, CA

16h • $17 - $20

About The Position

At Mother’s Market, Kitchen Preps are key to preparing fresh, delicious meals by chopping vegetables, fruits, and assembling entrees. You’ll also help manage leftovers properly to ensure food safety and freshness.

Requirements

• Some experience or training in commercial food preparation and service
• Understanding of cooking techniques for hot and cold foods
• Knowledge of food safety, storage, rotation, and cleaning standards
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
• Able to read, understand, and follow recipes in English
• Basic math skills to perform food prep calculations
• Work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Adhere to company standards and health regulations
• Stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Push, carry, and lift equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds, repeatedly
• Use carts and dollies to transport product from coolers to workstations
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead as needed
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions
• Perform multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Follow all health code requirements diligently
• Must be available to work flexible shifts as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes according to the Daily Prep List each shift
• Ensure freshness and quality of all prepared foods
• Prepare soups, cornbread, biscuits, and refill items as needed
• Properly store and rotate leftover food to prevent spoilage
• Test food temperatures at required intervals
• Fill and maintain the cold line with prepared vegetables
• Cover for cooks during breaks when necessary
• Report any equipment or food quality issues promptly to management
• Notify manager immediately of any product shortages
• Follow Mother’s Market safety and sanitation guidelines
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with Health Department regulations
• Participate in all scheduled employee meetings
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• great in-store discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed