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3Rd Shift Prep Cook Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Prep Cooks will prepare, serve, sell, and maintain food/beverage items. This includes, taking ... Follow and complete all items required as listed on shift prep-sheet. * Responsible for set-up ...

The Brooklyn Pizza Company

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Dinner Prep & Line Cook

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

Par-cook and portion pasta, prepare proteins, chop herbs, and batch-prepare sauces during pre-shift prep to guarantee a seamless dinner rush. * Complete Plate Assembly: Coordinate hot side items ...

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

Prep Cook

Roseville, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

... the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further ... The Great Greek was founded by two third-generation restauranteurs with more than 30 years in the ...

Original Roadhouse Grill

Prep Cook

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Prep Cook will be required to engage in the following physical action for up to an eight-hour shift: * 55% Standing * 5% Walking * 15% Carrying * 10% Lifting * 5% Reaching * 10% Cleaning The Prep ...

Original Roadhouse Grill

Prep Cook

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The Prep Cook will be required to engage in the following physical action for up to an eight-hour shift: * 55% Standing * 5% Walking * 15% Carrying * 10% Lifting * 5% Reaching * 10% Cleaning The Prep ...

The Great Greek - Los Angeles

Prep Cook

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

  • PTO

The Prep Cook is committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs with further ...

Water Grill Santa Monica

Prep Cook

Santa Monica, CA

$20 - $24/hr

We keep it reel! Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth ... The Prep Cook is one of the most important positions we have in the kitchen to ensure recipe ...

King's Seafood Company

Prep Cook

Long Beach, CA

$17 - $21/hr

We keep it reel! Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth ... The Prep Cook is one of the most important positions we have in the kitchen to ensure recipe ...

King's Seafood Company

Prep Cook

Orange, CA · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

We keep it reel! Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth ... The Prep Cook is one of the most important positions we have in the kitchen to ensure recipe ...

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What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Prep Cook vs Line Cook?

Aspect3Rd Shift Prep CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood handler’s permit, basic culinary skillsFood handler’s permit, culinary training often preferred
Work EnvironmentKitchen during overnight hours, prep stationsKitchen during day/evening hours, cooking stations
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering, hotelsRestaurants, fast food, hotels

The main difference between a 3Rd Shift Prep Cook and a Line Cook is the focus of their roles and shift timing. A 3Rd Shift Prep Cook primarily prepares ingredients and preps the kitchen during overnight hours, while a Line Cook actively cooks and plates dishes during regular service hours. Both roles require similar certifications, but their work hours and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook

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San Francisco, CA

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description

Come work behind the scenes with the Commissary team!!!


Prep Cooks will prepare, serve, sell, and maintain food/beverage items. This includes, taking orders, receiving vendor deliveries, prepare licensed food packages, and cleaning of food items. Prep Cook tasks are to be performed in a timely and professional manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction. Some tasks our Prep Cooks preform are as follows:

  • Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items.
  • Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station on a daily basis.
  • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
  • Follow and complete all items required as listed on shift prep-sheet.
  • Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down of any machinery and equipment.
  • Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality.
  • Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required.
  • Inform the manager immediately of product shortages.
  • Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
  • Return all items used during your shift to the proper place, clean and organize all work and storage areas (including all coolers and refrigerators), empty and re-line all trash containers.
  • Meet with manager upon arrival to discuss shift set-up, and check out with manager before leaving to ensure duties are completed.

Requirements

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • One year experience working in food service environment.
  • High school diploma preferred.
  • Able to read, speak and understand English.
  • Food handlers permit as required by law.

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