Jobs · Management · California

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

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