Prep Cook
West Hollywood, CA - USA
Job Summary
Casa Madera is a coastal-inspired dining experience where the spirit of the Riviera Maya meets elevated Mexican cuisine. The menu celebrates fresh thoughtful ingredients warm flavors and dishes rooted in tradition while embracing a sense of ritual grounding and connection.
Designed to feel like a retreat from the everyday Casa Madera blends soulful energy handcrafted cocktails and an atmosphere that moves effortlessly from relaxed to refined. Every moment is meant to feel immersive intentional and touched by the elements.
Casa Madera has locations in Toronto and West Hollywood each offering its own interpretation of this coastal Mexican escape. Casa Madera is a coastal-inspired dining experience where the spirit of the Riviera Maya meets elevated Mexican cuisine. The menu celebrates fresh thoughtful ingredients warm flavors and dishes rooted in tradition while embracing a sense of ritual grounding and connection.
Job Summary :
The Prep Cookis responsible forpreparing ingredients simple dishes condiments and foundational menu components in support of daily kitchen operations. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs this role ensures all prep is completed accurately efficiently andin accordance withcompany standards recipes and health requirements. The Prep Cook plays akeyrole in setting the kitchen up for success bymaintainingproper pars organization and cleanliness allowing the culinary team to execute service smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients and produce by peeling cutting portioning and labeling items according to chef direction and company standards
Prepare condiments dressings sauces and simple food items such as breads or salads to specification
Ensure prep pars are met and stations are fully stocked to support service needs
Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment in compliance with all health safety food handling and sanitation regulations
Assistwith receiving inspecting rotating andproperly storingingredients and kitchen supplies
Proactivelyanticipatethe needs of chefs and kitchen team members to helpmaintainefficient kitchen operations
Support back-of-house cleanliness organization and ongoing cleaning tasks throughout shifts
Assistwithadditionalkitchen tasks or prep projects as assigned to support daily operations
Qualifications
Strong multitasking skills with a diligent and dependable work ethic
Maintain a clean professional appearancein accordance withkitchen standards
Proven experience following food safety guidelines proper food handling techniques and sanitation procedures
Ability to read and follow written prep instructions and recipes in English
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-volume and occasionally high-pressure environment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a full-service dining or professional kitchen environment
Availability to work mornings nights weekends and holidays as
Ability to stand for the duration of assigned shifts
Ability to lift and carry up to35 pounds
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you requirea reasonableaccommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact Human Resourcesat . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodationsin accordance withapplicable law.
Required Experience:
IC