Marisella PM Prep Cook
Marisella PM Prep Cook
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Job Title: Prep Cook
Department: BOH
Reports To: Pastry Chef or Executive Chef
FLSA Status: NonExempt Hourly
Job Type: FullTime or PartTime AM or PM
Work Location: Onsite Santa Barbara CA
Salary Range: $18 $20 per hour
Posting Date: 04/23/2025
Job Summary
The Prep Cook plays a critical role in supporting kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and ensuring readiness for service. This includes cleaning chopping portioning and organizing ingredients as well as maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Prep Cooks work under the direction of chefs and contribute to food quality efficiency and kitchen flow.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Wash peel chop cut and prepare ingredients according to recipes and prep lists.
- Measure and portion ingredients accurately.
- Label and store food items properly in accordance with food safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized station at all times.
- Assist with basic cooking tasks (e.g. assembling dishes heating items).
- Monitor food storage for spoilage or contamination.
- Support dishwashing and cleaning duties as needed.
- Follow health safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
- Basic knife skills and understanding of kitchen safety.
- Teamoriented attitude and willingness to support other kitchen roles.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 months of experience in a commercial kitchen or food prep environment.
- Food Handlers Certification (obtain prior to hire date)
- Familiarity with basic food allergens and safe handling procedures.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent bending stooping pushing carts and reaching for supplies.
- Ability to work in hot humid and fastpaced kitchen environments.
- Must be able to operate dish machines and handle cleaning chemicals safely with training and PPE provided.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Maple Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Maple Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. Employment decisions are made based on merit qualifications and business needs and not on the basis of race color national origin ancestry citizenship sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related conditions) gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age religion disability (mental and physical) medical condition genetic information marital status military and veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Pay Transparency (California SB 1162 Compliance)
This position is expected to pay within the range of $15 $18 per hour depending on experience qualifications and location. This range reflects the base pay for this role and does not include other compensation or benefits.
Work Location
8301 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara CA 9311
Qualifications
What You Need to Bring to the Table
Must hold a Food Handlers certificate from an ANSIaccredited program
1 years of experience as a prep cook preferably in a highintensity highvolume kitchen
Excellent knife skills
Must be able to multitask and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Flexible hours are required (days nights weekends and holidays)
Must possess a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail
This role requires the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Standing sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required.
Maple Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting an inclusive culture. Maple Hospitality Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability gender veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local law
Employment Type
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