Kitchen Prep
Mother's Market & Kitchen · Costa Mesa, CA · Yesterday
On-siteManagement$16.9–$20/hrInternship
What You’ll Do
- Prepare recipes according to the Daily Prep List each shift
- Ensure freshness and quality of all prepared foods
- Prepare soups, cornbread, biscuits, and refill items as needed
- Properly store and rotate leftover food to prevent spoilage
- Test food temperatures at required intervals
- Fill and maintain the cold line with prepared vegetables
- Cover for cooks during breaks when necessary
- Report any equipment or food quality issues promptly to management
- Notify manager immediately of any product shortages
- Follow Mother’s Market safety and sanitation guidelines
- Keep work areas clean and compliant with Health Department regulations
- Participate in all scheduled employee meetings
- Provide friendly, helpful customer service
What You Bring
- Experience & Knowledge: Some experience or training in commercial food preparation and service
- Understanding of cooking techniques for hot and cold foods
- Knowledge of food safety, storage, rotation, and cleaning standards
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
Skills & Abilities
- Able to read, understand, and follow recipes in English
- Basic math skills to perform food prep calculations
- Work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Adhere to company standards and health regulations
Physical Requirements
- Stand for up to 8 hours at a time
- Push, carry, and lift equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds, repeatedly
- Use carts and dollies to transport product from coolers to workstations
- Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead as needed
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions
- Perform multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Follow all health code requirements diligently
Schedule Requirements
- Must be available to work flexible shifts as needed
Why Join Mother’s Market?
- Join a company committed to wellness, quality, and community
- We value our team members and provide opportunities to grow in a supportive, inclusive environment
About the Role
Hourly Pay: $16.90 – $20.00
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plus great in-store discounts