Morning Prep Cook

Job overview

The Morning Prep Cook role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is $18–$20 per hour plus tips. The role supports Brigantine Restaurants’ kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and keeping the kitchen clean, sanitized, and organized. The prep cook prepares ingredients and simple dishes, follows chef-created prep lists and recipes, and maintains food safety and storage standards. This work helps keep stations ready and kitchen service running efficiently.

What you'll do

• Set up and sanitize workstations
• follow chef-created prep lists
• measure and prepare ingredients including stock, sauces, and vegetables
• prepare simple soups, salads, and desserts
• store food items properly and keep them accessible
• follow recipes and measure, weigh, and mix ingredients
• maintain a clean and safe work area
• follow food safety and sanitation standards
• monitor food and cooling-room temperatures
• accept or reject supplier ingredients
• perform opening and closing procedures
• operate kitchen equipment including broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

morning prep cook

san diego ca

brigantine restaurants

full-time

$18–$20/hour plus tips

food preparation

kitchen sanitation

food safety

ingredient prep

opening procedures

flexible schedule

meal discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick leave, flexible schedule, meal discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting lists paid sick leave, a flexible schedule, meal discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

About the employer

Brigantine Restaurants is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.