Restaurant Prep Cook | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Oak View Group•Los Angeles, CA

10d

About The Position

The Restaurant Prep Cook prepares fresh ingredients and menu components to support the daily operation of a full-service restaurant. The role includes a variety of food preparation tasks and requires consistency, quality, and adherence to standardized recipes. The Prep Cook helps prepare the culinary team for à la carte service by ensuring ingredients are organized and ready. The position pays $22.00–$26.00 per hour and will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Food handler certification required, or ability to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Basic knife skills and food preparation techniques.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize production.
Commitment to food safety and quality.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand movements.
Must be comfortable working in hot and refrigerated kitchen environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous food preparation or kitchen experience preferred.
Experience in cafés, food halls, quick-service, or fast-casual restaurants is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, dicing, peeling, mixing, and portioning according to recipes and production sheets.
Prepare sauces, dressings, soups, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, proteins, and other café menu components.
Assemble grab-and-go items and package products according to presentation standards.
Label, date, and properly store prepared food using FIFO procedures.
Maintain adequate prep levels for daily café operations.
Assist with opening, stocking, and organizing café kitchen stations.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to supervisors.
Rotate products to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
Support Line Cooks during peak meal periods as needed.
Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, prep areas, and utensils throughout each shift.
Properly handle and store food products to maintain quality and safety.
Work collaboratively with culinary team members to ensure timely food production.
Assist with catering and special event preparation as assigned.
Support other kitchen stations during high-volume service periods.