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Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Family, LLC
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Prep Cook: At this location prep cooks earn $18 / hour and an additional $2 on average per hour in tips. 

If you thrive on flawless food handling, prepare from scratch at the highest level, and prepare food per the exact recipe specifications in a high-energy environment, then this is the job for you.   

What we offer:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Teammate discount
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
  • Discounted supplemental benefits
  • Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
  • Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
  • A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks:  

  • 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
  • Follow food safety procedures, daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service; clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
  • Ensure only “fresh” high quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
  • Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process. 
  • Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
  • You are safe and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring floor surfaces are clean, dry and free from debris.
  • Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance and cleaning as needed
  • Keep a clean and organized workstation.
  • Guest focused and like to multi-task.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.   
  • Demonstrates basic English/Spanish communication skills.
  • Trusting, passionate, humble and gracious team player.
  • Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
  • Create fun. 

Education

  • High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

  • Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)

 

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Salary : $2 - $18

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