Prep Cook (Minimum 2 Years of Kitchen Experience)

Frazier Farms•Vista, CA

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Prep Cook supports daily kitchen operations at Frazier Farms Market in Vista. The role prepares ingredients and food items according to company recipes, production standards, and food safety guidelines, while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work area and ensuring consistent quality and safe food handling throughout each shift. This is a full-time seasonal position on the closing shift, requiring availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Frazier Farms Market is a family-owned and operated natural foods grocery store with three locations. The company emphasizes respect, accountability, customer service, and opportunities for employees to grow and contribute.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, grocery kitchen, or similar food preparation environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age due to commercial kitchen equipment operation and shift requirements.
California Food Handler Card or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Ability to follow written recipes, instructions, and production schedules.
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with changing priorities.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift; frequently bend, reach, twist, squat, and perform repetitive hand motions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance when needed.
Ability to work in hot kitchen environments, refrigerated coolers, and freezer areas, and to work around wet surfaces and FDA-approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, cut, chop, mix, and cook food according to established recipes and production standards.
Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, walk-in coolers, freezers, and workstations.
Receive, inspect, unload, and properly store deliveries.
Rotate inventory using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
Monitor product quality and report shortages, spoilage, or damaged goods to management.
Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment in accordance with training and procedures.
Maintain organized and fully stocked work areas to support kitchen production.
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and efficient food preparation.
Provide courteous assistance to customers or team members when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.