Prep Cook

Prep Cook 5701 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780 From $18 an hour

• Part-time, Full-time From $18 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time Prep Cook
• Auntie Xita Temple City This position is employed exclusively by Auntie Xita Temple City LLC.

No employment relationship is established with any other affiliated or sister company. About Us At Auntie Xita, we bring together innovation and tradition to deliver unique BBQ and dining experiences. Each of our Mama Xita BBQ locations is independently managed and operated, but all share the mission to delight guests through high-quality food, warm service, and vibrant atmospheres. Position Summary We are seeking a passionate and responsible Prep Cook to join our team at Auntie Xita Temple City. This role is an important part of our back-of-house operations, ensuring excellent food quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

Employment Details Hiring Entity:

Auntie Xita Temple City LLC Work Location:

5701 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780

Employment Type:

Part-Time, Full-Time Wage:

Starting at $18.00 per hour plus tips, subject to applicable federal, state, and local tax withholdings.

Benefits:

Employee discount

Start Date:

Upon onboarding completion. All required pre-employment notices and documents will be provided at or before the start date, as required by law. Key Responsibilities Prepare ingredients and menu items according to restaurant recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards. Wash, cut, chop, marinate, portion, label, and organize ingredients for daily kitchen operations. Prepare hot and cold dishes according to menu standards and kitchen procedures. Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly, including grills, fryers, stoves, ovens, slicers, and other prep tools. Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, cooking stations, storage areas, walk-ins, and kitchen equipment. Assist with receiving, labeling, storing, and rotating inventory to maintain freshness and reduce waste. Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, temperature control, SOPs, and company policies in accordance with California requirements. Communicate clearly with kitchen staff, supervisors, chefs, and front-of-house team members to support smooth service flow. Assist with opening, closing, restocking, cleaning, and next-day preparation duties. Be punctual, reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Qualifications Previous kitchen, prep cook, line cook, or food service experience. Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and take direction from kitchen supervisors and chefs. Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, portion guidelines, food safety procedures, and company standards. Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, portion accuracy, and product consistency. Strong team communication and coordination skills. Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing schedules as needed. Ability to stand, bend, reach, lift, carry, and work in refrigerated or cold prep areas for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation. Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, a California Food Handler's Card. Fluent in English. Chinese language skills are a plus. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Compliance Statement Auntie Xita Temple City LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination (including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other protected category under applicable law), wage and hour regulations, fair scheduling, and worker rights. For positions in California, we also comply with California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations under the ADA or applicable state law during the hiring or employment process. For more information, please contact our HR Department. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work and is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or conditions. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise agreed in writing and as permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this job description should be construed as creating a contract of employment. To Apply Please submit your resume or visit us at 5701 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780 to fill out an application. Only candidates who meet our minimum requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person