Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Shiraz Restaurant
Sherman Oaks, CA

This isn't just your next job – it's your opportunity to be part of an amazing team that delivers on our promise to meet and exceed our guests' expectations the moment they walk through our doors! As a Los Angeles landmark restaurant with over 40 years of serving our community, we are focused on delivering high-quality experiences for our customers. Joining our team is an opportunity to grow, learn, and be part of a winning team that considers our employees to be our greatest asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with food preparation, including washing, chopping, slicing, portioning, and organizing ingredients
• Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, marinades, rice, sides, and other menu items as directed
• Help prepare menu items according to Shiraz recipes and restaurant standards
• Follow prep lists and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Label, date, rotate, and store food items properly
• Stock and organize prep areas, coolers, dry storage, kitchen stations, and supplies
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, prep areas, storage areas, and kitchen equipment
• Sweep, mop, take out trash, and assist with general kitchen cleaning duties
• Restock ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials as needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, handwashing, and health department requirements
• Support line cooks and kitchen staff during busy service periods
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, food service, or prep experience preferred, but not required
• Willingness to learn Persian cuisine and Shiraz restaurant procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Dependable, punctual, and hardworking
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions, recipes, prep lists, and kitchen standards
• Basic knife skills and food safety knowledge are a plus
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and consistency
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Reliable transportation preferred
• California Food Handler Card 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work in a busy kitchen environment for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as chopping, washing dishes, stocking supplies, cleaning work areas, and unloading deliveries
• Comfortable working in a warm kitchen environment around cooking equipment
• Comfortable using basic kitchen tools and equipment safely

What We Offer:

• Pay negotiable based on experience and skill level
• Receives Tips
• Family meal available during eligible shifts
• Opportunity to learn Persian food preparation and kitchen procedures

About Shiraz Restaurant:

Founded in 1986, Shiraz Restaurant is a family-owned Persian restaurant rooted in hospitality, tradition, and community. We take pride in creating a welcoming experience for our guests and a respectful, team-focused environment for our staff.