Prep
urth caffeLaguna Beach (CA)
About the role
Join Our Growing Team! At Urth Caffé, we are committed to quality, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment for both our guests and employees. We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals to join our Kitchen Team as Prep Cooks.
Position: Prep Cook / Kitchen Team Department: Back of House
Position Summary:
The Prep Cook plays a vital role in supporting kitchen operations by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all food is handled in accordance with company standards. This position requires efficiency, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to food safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare ingredients including washing, chopping, slicing, and portioning food items
- Follow standardized recipes and prep lists to ensure consistency and quality
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station at all times
- Properly label, date, and store all food items
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks
- Restock kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and food safety guidelines
- Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries
- Support overall kitchen operations and teamwork
- Safety & Sanitation:
- Adhere to all local health department regulations and food safety standards
- Follow proper handwashing, glove use, and hygiene practices
- Maintain safe food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures
- Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Immediately report any unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or injuries
- Follow all workplace safety policies, including slip, trip, and fall prevention
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40–50 pounds
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment
- Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Qualifications:
- Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred, but not required
- Basic understanding of food safety practices
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Urth Caffé is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent upon verification of the applicant's legal right to work in the United States.
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