Food Service - Prep Cook

SSA Group, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

15h • $18 - $19

About The Position

SSA Group has partnered with cultural attractions for more than 50 years, providing hospitality experiences that combine admissions, culinary, and retail services. The company emphasizes people, innovation, operational intelligence, and creating memorable moments for partners and their communities.

The Prep Cook prepares ingredients and supports kitchen operations, including keeping the kitchen clean and organized, managing and storing supplies, and following nutrition and sanitation guidelines. The role also contributes to inclusive team practices, sustainability and conservation efforts, and community engagement. The position reports to Kitchen Manager(s), Sous Chef(s), and the Executive Chef.

Requirements

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Ability to work varied hours and days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience and ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, culinary education, or equivalent training.

Nice To Haves

• Food handling license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and organizing supplies.
• Assist with inventory management and storage of supplies.
• Ensure food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
• Deliver warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive approach within the Brand team and across units.
• Help remove barriers and empower growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Lead by example in sustainability and conservation efforts, and provide opportunities to teach unit staff about those efforts as needed.
• Engage with SSA and the unit in community activities and opportunities to give back.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program providing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal plan and employee discounts at applicable locations.
• 401(k) program with a 15% company match, subject to age, service, hours-worked, and enrollment-period eligibility requirements.
• Tuition discount through a partnership college.
• Up to 8 hours of bereavement leave.
• Holiday pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local laws; accrual, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

What This Job Offers

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