Prep Cook
Company: Benihana - Puente Hills
Location: Rowland Heights
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Responsible
for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen . Food
preparation and prep area maintenance. Organization of all assigned
areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary and clean. Other
utility and/or maintenance duties as assigned. Essential Functions
and Responsibilities: In accordance with restaurant’s service and
cooking procedures: Performs daily routine cleaning tasks
throughout the back of the house as directed by supervisor. Sets up
and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily. Checks
equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports any
issues to management. Follows opening and closing duties and
responsibilities as directed by supervisor. Checks the walk in,
storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage and temperatures
for food maintenance. Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of
the kitchen area. Prepares a variety of food items for cooking.
This involves washing, peeling, and/or cutting food items,
including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. Identifies and
communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that may have
expired and/or have not been prepared correctly so that the items
may be disposed of and recorded correctly. Retrieves food items
from the fridge or freezer. Stores food in containers, the fridge
or freezer. Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen
bottles, shakers or storage as required. Stacks and stores food
supplies, equipment, or other utensils in the kitchen. Assists
dishwasher when needed. Performs other duties as assigned by a
supervisor Job Requirements: Basic food preparation knowledge
required. Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not
required. Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering
business or hotel kitchen highly desirable. High School diploma or
GED preferred. Must be eligible to work in the United States. We
use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.
Keywords: Benihana - Puente Hills, San Gabriel , Prep Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Rowland Heights, California
