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Prep Cook

Cohn Restaurant Group
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026

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Prep Cook

Responsibilities

  • Clean and stock prep area to ensure an efficient service
  • Receive deliveries and store product
  • Prepare ingredients for dishes offered on the menu according to recipe specifications and within normal production times
  • Wash, chop, grate and slice vegetables to go in various dishes
  • Cut and slice meats to the appropriate portion size
  • Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food as assigned
  • Maintain high standard and consistency of quality and presentation
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of nutrition, common allergies, dietary restrictions and food terminology
  • Label, stock and organize all ingredients on shelves
  • Handle, store and rotate all food products to maintain freshness
  • Track and report food waste
  • Stock inventory
  • Knife skills and ability to operate kitchen equipment required
  • Maintain clean and orderly service areas and complete side work duties
  • Comply with established safety and sanitation standards
  • Adhere to company policies and standard procedures

Qualifications:

  • Able to work in a high energy and fast paced work environment
  • Able to perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Requires a good sense of prioritization and organizational skills
  • Able to multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
  • Accuracy and high attention to detail
  • Able to project a friendly and helpful attitude
  • Able to work as part of a Team
  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity
  • Must be dependable and timely
  • Able to work a flexible schedule
  • Weekends, holidays and evenings required
  • High standard of personal appearance and hygiene
  • Possess a clear understanding of weights and measures
  • Possess knowledge of safe food-handling, sanitary kitchen conditions and proper hand washing techniques

Skills:

  • Able to lift 15-30 lbs.
  • Able to stand, walk, lift, twist and bend for up to 8 hours a day

Shift(s):

  • AM Shift
  • PM Shift
  • AM/PM Shift
  • Part-Time
  • Full-Time

Experience Level: 1 – 2 years

Pay Type:

Hourly

Pay: $16.90 – $18.00

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include a comprehensive listing of daily activities, duties or responsibilities required of the Employee for this job. Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

Salary : $17 - $18

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