Prep Cook
Company: Scouting America Orange County Council
Location: Orange
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $17.00 Requirements:
Desire to meet the needs of dining guests, accurately and
efficiently; Responsible for chopping, cutting, weighing, mixing
vegetables and ingredients, washing, and preparing salads and
vegetables. Properly labeling and storing food in compliance with
California Food Code, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Assist in pot washing,
dish washing, and general cleaning duties which include but are not
limited to storing food and non-food supplies. Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide a high
level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining
atmosphere. Work closely with the Food Service Director to ensure
guest satisfaction. Comply with department standards, guidelines
and objectives including adherence to all Food Service and
Sanitation, HACCP, Health Code standards and guidelines. Follow the
prep list created by Food Service Director Serve as a role model;
abide by BSA code of conduct, BSA Operating Principles and Live and
Honor the Scout Oath & Scout Law. Operates a variety of kitchen
equipment and utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut,
grind, stir, strain. Maintain kitchen in a clean, safe, and
sanitary condition. Assist cooks in preparation and service of
various foods including salads, soups, and sauces. Stock and refill
salad bar and maintain cleanliness of the salad bar. Remove all
food from the serving lines and salad bar at the end of a meal
service. Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and
non-food supplies. Clean and sanitize production equipment, work
surfaces and kitchen in compliance with HACCP, Health, and Safety
code. Routinely fill/replace red buckets with sanitizer solution in
all workstations. Sweep/mop trash around kitchen. Wipe up any
spills to ensure the kitchen floor remains dry. Check ice level in
coke machines; refill if needed. Check ice level in salad bar;
refill if needed. Empty kitchen trash containers as needed. Adhere
to cleaning schedules as assigned. Assist Food Service Director
and/or Cooks as requested. Report to work on time. Performs other
duties as may be assigned. Requirements: Food Handlers
Card/ServSafe. Two years minimum experience. Customer/Client Focus.
Communication Proficiency. Thoroughness. Time Management. Is a
self-starter, loyal, honest, hardworking, and dependable. Works
well with others. Detail oriented. Ability to interact with
customers in a professional manner. Responsible with company
equipment and property. Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs. on a
frequent basis. Long periods of standing, sitting and bending. Work
Environment: This job operates in a kitchen environment. Ability to
physically handle knives, pots, or other display items as well as
grasp, lift, carry from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50
pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting
skills on work surfaces, with cutting boards, Proper usage, and
handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, chopper,
grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment. Frequently
exposed to hot water, open flames, hot steam and potentially
slippery floors, and cleaning chemicals. Non-slip shoes required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to
stand for long periods of time, climb or balance; and stoop or
kneel. Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Position
Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a Part-Time position; 30 hours
or less per week, Days and hours of work vary based on camp needs.
Frequent evening and weekend work is required
Keywords: Scouting America Orange County Council, Lynwood , Prep Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Orange, California
