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Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

Prep Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

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Prep Cook

Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

3333 Bristol St suite 1509, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Full Time

• Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Expires:

Sep 25, 2026 299 people viewed

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details

Job Details The Dinex Group, Chef Daniel Boulud's internationally acclaimed restaurant group, is proud to announce

the upcoming opening of Blue box Café by Daniel Boulud.

We are committed to creating a unique experience for each one of our guests and are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Prep Cooks to join our team. We are looking for professional Prep Cooks to join our team.. The Prep Cook is responsible for the initial preparation and all produce, meat, seafood, and poultry. She/

he is also responsible for unloading deliveries, stocking and rotating products. This position reports to the

Executive Chef.

Essential Duties:

Must be able to communicate clearly with his/her managers and his/her teammates

Able to work effectively without direct supervision if Executive Chef or Sous Chef are absent from the kitchen

Keep his/her production to the level required by the Executive Chef

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with

Health Department and restaurant standards.

Maintain the high level of food quality established by the Executive Chef

Maintain the high standards established by the Executive Chef

Keep waste to a minimum and discard spoiled food products from the station in accordance with company procedure

Must be able to adapt and recognize changes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef throughout the duration of a shift

Competencies & Qualifications:
  • Having basic knife skills
  • Ability to read and follow instructions and standards
  • Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
  • Actively practice food safety procedures
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective time management Physical Requirements Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts Required Skills Communication Skills Teamwork independence Attention to Detail Adaptability Problem Solving Ability to Work Under Pressure Stress Management

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance