Prep Cook-El Torito

Xperience Restaurant Group • Lakewood, CA

324d • $16 - $19

About The Position

The prep cook is responsible for preparing cooking ingredients, preparing sauces, parboiling food and preparing simple dishes. This role is essential in ensuring that all hot and cold restaurant foods are prepared efficiently and to the highest standards. The prep cook will follow a prep sheet, communicate with chefs, and ensure that all food items are properly stored and labeled to maintain freshness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver's License
• 18+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Minimum of one (1) years related experience
• Advanced knife skills
• Proper food storage knowledge
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Full service kitchen operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

Responsibilities

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods
• Prepare prep sheet to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered
• Follow prep sheet and communicate to Chefs in accordance
• Ensure set prep times are met
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items on their proper cart to ensure product freshness
• Set up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment and store it in its proper place
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment
• Efficiently work with materials and/or resources being aware of and minimizing costs and expenses
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen
• Read, measure, execute recipes, and execute computer tickets for service
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail
• Assist Chefs as needed in execution of service
• Communicate with management, chefs and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and/or other employees
• Move furniture as directed by management
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure complete and proper check out procedures
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexibility in hours
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Unique Culture
• Team Member Dining Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Well-Being benefits
• Partner Perks
• Sick Time in eligible states
• Health Insurance for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees