Prep Cook

2 years

Prep cooks execute recipes and set the line up for smooth service. Youll open the kitchen, prep proteins and skewers, and get all hot sides and cold sides ready before service. Youll also produce our house spice blends, marinades, and sauces. Because our kitchen is very open with a chefs counter, prep cooks must keep a tidy station and be comfortable if a customer asks a light question while youre working.

Responsibilities

• Open the kitchen: review pars, set up stations, prioritize the prep list.

• Execute recipes to spec (weights, yields, textures); record batch notes.

• Prep proteins and portion/skewer to spec; vacuum-seal/label as needed.

• Prepare hot sides (rice, beans, corn, kale) and cold sides (couscous, tomato salad) to service-ready condition.

• Produce house spice blends, marinades, and sauces ; taste to spec.

• Mix/rest/portion flatbread dough to spec.

• Label/date/FIFO; cooling procedures, and sanitizing.

• Keep fridges/freezers, dry storage, and prep areas clean, organized, and stocked; call low stock early.

• Support line setup and handoff before doors open.

Requirements

• 2 years prep experience (or strong knife skills and eagerness to learn).

• Can follow recipes exactly and hit consistent yields.

• Maintain a clean and organized workstation. Bedetail-oriented and maintain good personal hygiene.

• Solid food-safety practice: time/temperature, cooling, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness.

• Reliable communicator; team player who looks out for the whole kitchen.

• Able to lift 40 lb and stand for shifts; CA Food Handlers Card (or within 30 days).

• Bonus if youve worked in skewer-driven kitchens & have experience with Kenyan or Nigerian cuisine.

Schedules ( Please specify which schedule(s) you are available for in your application.)

• Option A: MondayFriday, AM shifts (opening prep).

• Option B: SaturdayTuesday, AM shifts (opening prep).

Location, Pay & Benefits

• Citizen Public Market Downtown Culver City .

• $18$20/hr DOE + pooled tips.

• Staff meal and employee discounts.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Time Management Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

self motivation

Customer Service Orientation

Physical Stamina

Flexibility

Creativity in Food Preparation

Work Ethic

Inventory Management

Initiative

Stress Management

Ability to follow directions

Dependability

Efficiency

Ability to prioritize tasks

Willingness to Learn

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