Prep Cook (Full Time)

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable **Line Cook**. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for performing a wide variety of moderately difficult food preparation in a high-volume institutional kitchen. **Note**: This role is covered by the UniteHere Local 11 collective bargaining agreement. **Starting salary: $26.00 per hour** **Responsibilities** - Prepares or directs preparation of regular hot, cold, and special diet foods according to prescribed menus, plans, and recipes - Follows established schedule in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities - Determines proper cooking time and temperature - Operates broiler, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment - Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in a safe and operable condition - Keeps track of invoices and gives them to supervisor - Performs custodial duties such as mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning refrigerators - Understands and abides by the standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures **Qualifications** - Working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of volume food preparation - Working knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and kitchen maintenance - Physical ability to lift and carry heavy bowls - Physical ability 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