Prep Cook

3 years

Job Overview:

Cafe Stella, a beloved French bistro in the vibrant Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that the kitchen operates smoothly by preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean workspace, and assisting the culinary team with various tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience working in French restaurants or with French cuisine is highly preferred and will be considered a strong asset.
• Prepare and portion ingredients according to the restaurants recipes and specifications.
• Wash, peel, chop, and slice vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients as needed.
• Measure and mix ingredients for recipes, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies for the kitchen line.
• Assist in preparing sauces, stocks, and other basic kitchen preparations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring all ingredients are stored properly.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries, checking for quality and accuracy.
• Support line cooks and chefs during service by preparing and supplying ingredients in a timely manner.
• Participate in daily prep lists and tasks as assigned by the Head Chef or Sous Chef.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Prep Cook or in a similar role in a restaurant kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from the culinary team.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work well with others.
• Culinary school education is a plus, but not required.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career growth within Cafe Stellas culinary team.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about working in a kitchen and eager to contribute to the success of Cafe Stella, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be a great addition to our team.

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Cafe Stella is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00) plus tips

Prep cook experience

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Experience with French Cuisine

Time Management Skills

Ingredient Preparation

Team Collaboration Skills

Knife Skills

Adaptability to Changing Tasks

Recipe Following

Problem Solving Skills

Stocking Workstations

Communication Skills

Kitchen Organization

Customer Service Orientation

Food Safety and Sanitation

Creativity in Food Preparation

Ingredient Quality Control

Organizational Skills

multi tasking

Dependability and reliability

Collaboration With Kitchen Team

Initiative and proactivity

Basic Culinary Knowledge

Culinary Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to Food Presentation

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