Prep Cook

Job Title: Prep Cook

Department: Food and Beverage

Reports to: Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Location: Los Angeles, CA - Sous Sous at Hotel Lucile

Position Type: Full Time / Part Time

Compensation: $23.00 / hour

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The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and supporting the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality. This position performs daily food preparation, follows recipes and production standards, maintains sanitation, and ensures all ingredients are ready for service while adhering to food safety guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, sauces, dressings, and other ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Measure, portion, label, date, and properly store all prepared food items.
• Maintain prep lists and complete daily production assignments within designated timelines.
• Ensure all food is prepared to Company quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate inventory using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, walk-in coolers, storage areas, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist line cooks during service as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions, food shortages, or safety concerns to the Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning and storage practices.
• Receive and properly store deliveries following Company procedures.
• Perform opening, closing, and deep-cleaning duties as assigned.
• Assist with additional kitchen responsibilities as directed by management.

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Requirements:

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with Company uniform and grooming standards.
• Possess or obtain any required local Food Handler certification.

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Benefits:

• 401k with Company Match (full-time)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Company Growth & Leadership Development
• Professional Advancement
• Maternity and Paternity Leave (full-time)
• Travel perks and discounts at hotel properties.

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Note: This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time.

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About Hotel Lucile: Hotel Lucile is a landmark boutique property in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Originally a church constructed in 1931, the building has seen several iterations of its purpose, with a rich history to inform its present day persona. The property includes 25 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar within the former sanctuary, choir loft and roof top communal spaces, pool, and gym.

A rotating program of artists and exhibitions, thoughtful minibar selection, and community programming will all bring dimension to the experience for both hotel guests and locals alike. While elements of the building have evolved, as it has been doing for nearly a century, many original elements have been preserved to maintain its distinct character against the contemporary design, such as the original stained glass, soaring ceiling beams, window frames, and wood flooring.

Hotel Lucile is looking forward to opening its doors to the neighborhood once again — as a second home for those coming from afar to explore the city, and locals looking for a space to gather.

About Casetta: ‘Casetta,’ Italian for little house, is a hospitality brand that breathes new life into buildings with distinct histories, in meaningful destinations. Our name is our guide as we foster familiar spaces that feel like home.

Each property carries its own personality expressed through thoughtful design, considered food and beverage, and authentic community connection, with a recognizable thread running throughout. Whether drawn to surf, snow, or city energy, guests find a welcoming retreat: a little house, close to home. All driving distance from one another, the Casetta portfolio promises ease of travel and a familiar hospitable feel across the board.

As a team, we are guided by the following internal principals:

• A Warm Welcome: guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends
• Proximity as Priority: close enough but different enough
• Discover Anew: an offering of something new
• The Casetta Thread: to feel the Casetta experience, regardless of the property
• Leave it Better: leaving places, buildings, and communities better than we found them

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Our portfolio includes Casa Cody, in the heart of Palm Springs, The Pearl Hotel in San Diego, Hotel Marina Riviera in Big Bear Lake, Hotel Willa in Taos, and The Surfrider in Malibu. The newest property in our portfolio, Hotel Lucile, will open in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, late Summer 2026.

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