Prep Cook-El Torito

Job Title

Prep Cook – El Torito

Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG)

Base pay range: $16.04/hr – $19.50/hr.

Additional compensation range: $16.78 – $19.50/hr (DOE).

• Competitive pay that recognizes dedication.
• Flexible hours to balance work and life.
• Career growth opportunities – promotion from within.
• Unique culture and core values with the #XRGFam.
• Team member dining discounts for you and up to 5 guests.
• Employee referral program.
• Financial well‑being benefits through a Credit Union.
• Partner perks (theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, etc.).
• Sick time (eligible states: CA, CO, AZ, MA, MD, WA, NY, NV, IL).
• Health insurance for full‑time team members.

The prep cook is responsible for preparing cooking ingredients, sauces, parboiling food and preparing simple dishes.

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods.
• Prepare prep sheets to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered.
• Follow prep sheets and communicate with chefs accordingly.
• Ensure set prep times are met.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items to ensure freshness.
• Set up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment and store it properly.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment.
• Work efficiently with materials and resources while minimizing costs.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all kitchen areas.
• Read, measure, execute recipes and computer tickets during service.
• Apply required knife skills for service and preparation.
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail.
• Assist chefs as needed in service execution.
• Communicate with management, chefs and service staff to address guest and employee needs.
• Move furniture as directed by management.
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state‑and‑federal liquor laws.
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure complete and proper checkout procedures.
• Clean spills immediately and dispose of trash in proper receptacles.
• Inform management of complaints, comments or incidents.
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed.
• Report equipment failures or safety hazards to management promptly.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 18+ years of age.
• Possession or ability to possess all state‑required work cards.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Proper food storage knowledge.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations skills.
• Sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Full‑service kitchen operations experience.
• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Indoor/outdoor work, exposed to hot/cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors.
• Environment varies with noise, crowds and smoke depending on guest volume.
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume, full‑service restaurant.
• Shifts vary – days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Walk long periods of time.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat same movements for long periods.
• Understand and speak clear English.
• Push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

This job description is a summary of duties expected in normal course of work. It is not an all‑inclusive list and may be modified at any time.

Entry level

Full‑time

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