Top 1272 Prep cook Jobs in Downey Ca

Production Cook
MacroPlate —Monterey Park, CA
- From $19 an hour
- Overtime
- ServSafe
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quality control
- Health insurance
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Line Cook / Prep Cook - JOEY DTLA
JOEY Restaurants —Los Angeles, CA
- $18.42 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Grill/Broiler Cook
Ruth's Chris —Pasadena, CA
- $18.57 - $34.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Cooks (Sup Noodle Bar- Buena Park)
Kei Concepts —Buena Park, CA
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook II - Full Time
ParkVista CoreCare V —Fullerton, CA
- $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Service Worker IV, FT Variable Days
PIH HEALTH —Downey, CA
- $23.00 - $28.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Urgent Care
- English
- Mid-level
2d
Prep Cook
BJ's Restaurants —Downey, CA
- $16.90 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Prep Cook
Olive Garden —Downey, CA
- $16.90 - $28.50 an hour
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Prep Cook - Downey Chili's
Chili's —Downey, CA
- $16.90 - $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Chicharronero
Vallarta Supermarkets —Downey, CA
- $19.86 - $22.55 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Prep Cook
OL Cali Uno Mgmt LLC —Downey, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- English
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Dishwasher
Shakeys USA INC —Downey, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Food Runner
Shakeys USA INC —Downey, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Kitchen Prep
Da Vien Coffee —Long Beach, CA
- $16.90 - $18.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Salad Bar/Food Prep
Sizzler —Downey, CA
- $17.27 - $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Cook | LA Community Hospital- Norwalk | 10am-6:30pm | Part-time
LEMONTREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC —Norwalk, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Hospital
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Prep Cook - Pico Rivera Chili's
Chili's —Pico Rivera, CA
- $16.90 - $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook/Prep Cook
BBQ Chicken Santa Fe Springs —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $18.00 - $27.39 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Prep Cook
Yard House —Long Beach, CA
- $16.90 - $28.50 an hour
- Cooking
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
Prep Cook
Legends Global —Long Beach, CA
- $25.75 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Customer service

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Production Cook

MacroPlate
Monterey Park, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
From $19 an hour
6 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Grilling
Recipe adherence
Combi ovens
Attention to detail
Food processors
Knife skills
Oven and range use
Tilt skillets
Time management

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Production Cook to join our growing commercial kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and portion specifications in a fast-paced, high-volume food production environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring consistency, food safety, efficiency, and exceptional meal quality across every production batch.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, able to multitask effectively, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and professional kitchen while working collaboratively with the culinary and production teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and portion specifications.
Accurately weigh, portion, and prepare ingredients to ensure consistency and quality control.
Perform batch cooking while maintaining flavor, texture, presentation, and temperature standards.
Ensure all meals meet company quality expectations before being sent to plating or packaging.
Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and inventory rotation procedures (FIFO).
Monitor ingredient quality and immediately report shortages, spoilage, recipe discrepancies, equipment issues, food safety concerns, or product quality concerns to management.
Assist with kitchen preparation, station setup, breakdown, cleaning, and sanitation duties.
Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, stovetops, grills, mixers, slicers, immersion blenders, and other food production equipment.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation throughout each shift.
Follow all company food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety procedures.
Ensure compliance with all applicable health department regulations and internal food safety standards.
Work collaboratively with prep, plating, packaging, warehouse, and management teams to maintain efficient production flow.
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and dependable attendance.
Perform additional kitchen and production duties as assigned by management.

Experience

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, commissary kitchen, catering kitchen, meal prep facility, food production facility, or restaurant preferred.
High-volume kitchen or food production experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with batch cooking and standardized recipe execution preferred.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment preferred.

Qualifications

ServSafe Certification required or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.
Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP principles, sanitation practices, and proper food handling procedures.
Ability to accurately follow recipes, prep sheets, and production schedules.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency, quality, and efficiency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential for this role.

At MacroPlate, we take pride in producing high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining exceptional food safety, consistency, and operational excellence. We are looking for dependable team members who thrive in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in their work, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality. If you’re passionate about food production and want to be part of a growing team dedicated to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you available to work on Sundays?

Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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