Prep Cook (Flexible Availability)

Magnolia Bakery•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares and bakes menu items according to recipes, production requirements, and Magnolia Bakery quality standards. The role supports consistent production of desserts and other prep items while maintaining a safe, sanitary food-service environment and upholding the company’s brand integrity and quality standards. The Prep Cook follows the production list, prepares and labels ingredients and food items, monitors inventory and stock levels, and communicates progress or shortages to the Production Manager or Floor Supervisor. When assigned prep work is complete, the role assists other back-of-house staff as needed.

Requirements

High-energy, positive attitude and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Follow policies and procedures.
Take direction well, work promptly, and ask questions when needed.
Understand the expectations of the role and work within its boundaries.
Organization and good time-management skills.
Ability to work hours that may vary and include day, weekend, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

Prepare dessert items according to production requirements, recipes, and Magnolia quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
Prepare desserts consistently, start items that need advance preparation, date food containers, and report out-of-stock items or possible shortages to the Kitchen Manager.
Follow safe food-handling practices and procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies.
Operate and monitor equipment, including mixers, choppers, and meat slicers; follow safety procedures and sanitize the work area during and after use.
Complete the prep cook list created by the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor.
Assemble ingredients for standard recipes; measure, weigh, portion, and label items according to guidelines.
Prepare items including buttercream icing, chocolate icing, banana pudding, red velvet icing, cream cheese icings, cheesecakes, shredded carrots, chopped and toasted nuts, and ingredients for crisps and pies.
Stock the prep cook area with goods needed for the shift, such as butter, milk, Nilla wafers, bananas, coconut, nuts, storage containers, and utensils.
Clean the prep cook area, including walls, tables, mixers, and floors.
Stock goods for the next prep cook shift, including butter that needs time to soften.
Monitor inventory of icings and fillings and keep them stocked as needed.
Keep the Production Manager or Floor Supervisor informed of progress and alert them to low or depleted stock.
When prep tasks are complete, assist back-of-house staff by popping cupcakes from pans, wrapping cupcakes, stocking or cleaning the baker’s refrigerator, and helping porters and cake icers as needed.