Culinary Position - Line and Prep Cooks

Prep Cook

This role prepares and supports high-quality food service in a fast-paced, premium hospitality environment at the San Francisco airport. The prep cook works in a high-volume kitchen, ensuring consistent food quality, accurate production, and adherence to food safety standards while collaborating closely with the broader kitchen team.

Responsibilities

Perform prep work for both la carte and buffet service, following established recipes and portion standards.

Support high-volume kitchen operations with consistency, speed, and attention to detail.

Assist with cooking across multiple cuisines, adapting to different menus and preparation methods as needed.

Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep, cooking, and storage areas throughout the shift.

Follow and uphold food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, storage, and labeling.

Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety and quality guidelines.

Collaborate with kitchen staff and other team members to ensure timely and accurate food production and service.

Provide courteous and professional customer service when interacting with guests and colleagues.

Assist with dishwashing and general clean-up tasks to keep the kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.

Work both independently and as part of a team to complete prep lists and support overall kitchen operations.

Essential Skills

Experience in food service or kitchen environments, including prep cook or line cook responsibilities.

Demonstrated food preparation skills, including chopping, measuring, and assembling ingredients.

Ability to support high-volume prep environments with consistent quality and speed.

Strong understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices.

Ability to maintain cleanliness in work areas, including clean-up and dishwashing tasks.

Customer service skills and a professional, service-oriented attitude.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Active Food Handler's Card, with the ability to maintain it and adhere to local food handler requirements.

T-badge required for airport access or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Willingness to commit to a minimum assignment duration of one month.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in premium or high-volume hospitality environments is preferred.

Prior experience as a chef, prep cook, line cook, or in similar back-of-house roles.

Comfort working with multiple cuisines and adapting to different menus.

Food service certification or equivalent training in food preparation and safety.

Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with kitchen staff.

Union eligibility after hire with a probation period, with pay progression once in the union.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable position in a premium hospitality setting with clear pay progression and union eligibility after a probationary period. Team members benefit from predictable shifts, free parking at the airport, and the chance to develop their culinary skills in a high-volume environment. The workplace values collaboration, professionalism, and consistent service standards, providing a supportive environment for growth and skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based at the San Francisco airport in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen within a premium hospitality environment. Team members work scheduled shifts, including weekends, with typical hours such as 12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.11:30 p.m., with days off typically on Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday. The position operates under union guidelines once eligibility is met after a probationary period, with a defined pay increase upon union entry. The environment requires adherence to airport access requirements, including holding a T-badge, and compliance with strict food safety, cleanliness, and security standards. Staff have access to free parking and work with standard commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining a professional appearance appropriate for an airport hospitality setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.15 - $26.15/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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