RESTAURANT LINE COOKS AND PREP COOKS

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.