CityWalk Food Prep Cook

Working with us means experiencing three blocks of music, shopping, and diverse restaurants and cuisine. We’re all about entertaining and feeding our guests, many of whom are locals enjoying a night out. There’s so much for you to do here as a Team Member. Here you can explore different venues, try new things, and build a career out of having fun. Join the culinary team at Universal CityWalk as a Prep Cook, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting exceptional dining experiences. In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage the daily preparation of food items efficiently, safely, and according to established company recipe standards. Prep Cooks are responsible for ensuring all ingredients are properly prepared and organized for cooking, adhering to food safety procedures, and always maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and food preparation areas. Working collaboratively with the kitchen team, you’ll thrive in a high-energy environment, demonstrating attention to detail, professionalism, and adaptability, even during busy and hectic service periods. Your dedication to quality and consistency will help deliver memorable dining moments for guests.

Benefits

• Complimentary admission to Universal Studios Hollywood and all Universal Theme parks
• Earn complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Discounts on food and merchandise
• Special events for employees (preview nights for new attractions/events)
• Building lifelong friendships
• Resume building workshops
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
  
  

Responsibilities

• Moves with a sense of urgency while preparing foods. Prepares a variety of product including but not limited to: meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items by washing, and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc. per recipe. Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, mixing and portioning. Weighs and measures ingredients for cooking.
• Carefully supervises food temperatures from cooling and reheating, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at a safe and appropriate temperature. Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures.
• Stock and set up area by collecting all necessary supplies and ingredients to prep. Prepare and collect assigned menu items for allocated station. Completes all opening, running, and closing duties as assigned.
• Adheres to standards of handling, preparing, serving and holding food products including but not limited to: FIFO, Temperature Danger Zone, cross-contamination.
• Clean and sanitize work stations. Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas. Maintain and clean kitchen before, after and during shift.
• Promote and provide extraordinary guest service for both internal and external guests; answer questions, offer information, and provide assistance in a courteous manner.
• Understand and demonstrate the proper use of safety practices and ensure department standards are maintained and safety policies are upheld.
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests of all ages, following all company guidelines and protocols.
• Identify, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts or disturbances professionally and effectively to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Provide a positive and welcoming experience for guests of all ages while maintaining composure during difficult interactions.
• Maintain a high level of trust and integrity to promote a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for customers and colleagues of all ages.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years older
• Valid California Food Handler required before first day
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full service, high volume Food and Beverage environment.
• Culinary degree preferred.
  
  

Pay

• $23 per hour
  
  

Additional Information

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