Prep Cook (Part-Time), Hospitality and Private Events

$42,120 - $42,120/Yr

Skirball Cultural Center - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Prep Cook position at the Skirball Cultural Center involves performing various food preparation tasks in a high-volume institutional kitchen. This part-time role supports the Hospitality and Private Events Department and reports to the Executive Sous Chef. The position requires adherence to prescribed menus and recipes while ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes.
• Follow established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities.
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature.
• Operate broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in a safe and operable condition.
• Keep track of invoices and give them to the supervisor.
• Perform custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators.
• Understand and abide by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation.
• Knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls and to stand and walk most of the working day.
• Ability to read an event order and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members.
• Ability to work 24-30 hours per week on mornings, evenings, and holidays.