Prep Cook

King's Seafood Company•Santa Monica, CA

6d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Prep Cook supports the kitchen by ensuring recipes are followed, food quality is maintained, and sanitation standards are met. The role partners with cooks and works closely with opening managers to prepare each shift for success. Prep Cooks are cross-trained on recipes and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented service environment. After hiring, employees receive training and testing in their area of expertise to demonstrate their knowledge of recipes, procedures, and quality standards. They are trained on kitchen standards and perform opening, ongoing, and closing side-work duties while following company standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have at least 1 year of experience in a support or prep cook role.
Be a high school graduate.
Have a food handler card.
Be able to communicate satisfactorily in spoken and written English with guests, management, and coworkers.
Maintain knowledge of the cooking techniques required to prepare restaurant menu items.
Maintain knowledge of preparation methods and times, ingredients, and quality standards, including appearance, texture, and temperature.
Maintain knowledge of the correct maintenance and use of food-serving and food-preparation equipment.
Be able to comprehend prep sheets.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned opening and closing duties.
Prepare necessary food items for the meal period and next service.
Prep food for the scheduled meal period.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the assigned station and service areas.
Follow the supervisor’s instructions.
Alert the Chef or Sous Chef to deficiencies in food items.
Notify management of pertinent information related to shift activities.