Prep Cook
Part Time
part time
UNAVAILABLE
13 Nov 2023
Palmdale
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
76 / 100
Offer value
Medium value attributed to solid benefits, advancement opportunities, and engaging work environment, though physically demanding.
- Pay range: $16.50 - $22.00/hr
- Significant opportunities for advancement within the kitchen
- Requires culinary skills and managing fast-paced tasks
- High-demand environment may deter some candidates
Pros
- Competitive pay with potential for tips
- Pathway for career advancement in culinary roles
- Collaborative, dynamic kitchen setting
Cons
- Job requires physical stamina and agility
- Specific culinary skills and knife handling experience needed
- Can be stressful during peak hours
Who it's for
Entry-Level / Early Career • Part-Time in a dynamic kitchen
Good fit
- Aspiring cooks seeking hands-on culinary experience
- Eager team players looking for flexible schedules
- Individuals who thrive in fast-paced kitchens
Not recommended for
- Candidates looking for non-physical jobs
- Individuals interested in careers outside the culinary field
- Those uncomfortable working under pressure
Motivation fit
Desire to enhance culinary skills and knowledgeInterest in teamwork in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to consistently support food production efforts
Key skills
Knife skills and food preparation techniquesAttention to cleanliness and organizationTeam collaborationAbility to follow chef instructions
Score: 76/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Overview
Responsibilities
Requirements
Open interviews conducted daily - Walk-ins are Welcome
Hiring Immediately
We value Gracious Hospitality in everything we do, it starts with you! Our team members are the not-so-secret ingredient in crafting memorable moments and delivering the exhilarating brewhouse experience our Guests know us for.
Prep Cook
We build jobs that advance into lifelong careers. Start crafting yours today.
You give your all to delight our Guests, we serve up the ingredients for you to live your best life.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Fun, energetic and inclusive workplace
- Career path programs to help you advance your career. We love promoting our team members!
- Competitive pay with DailyPay option – Why wait for pay day when you don’t have to?
- Team Member dining discounts
- Benefits designed for your holistic wellness:
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs (eligibility based on hours worked).
- Flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and financial wellness plans.
- Life, disability, accident, home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Perks Spot discount program – save on entertainment, movie tickets and hundreds of products!
Responsibilities
Connect with our Guests by expertly executing recipes and crafting crave worthy menu items. You:
- Set up cook stations.
- Ensure prep items are always available on the cook line and restock as needed.
- Prepare food items according to recipe, portion, and presentation specifications.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized cook stations, kitchen coolers, and food storage areas.
Requirements
Bring your Guest focused enthusiasm to our team today.
- Do you thrive working in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment?
- Are you able to work with prep tools and have safe knife handling skills?
- Do you have a food handler permit?
- Are you 18 years of age or over?
Apply today!
About BJ’s Restaurants
BJ’s has been crafting memorable brewhouse experiences since our humble beginnings in Southern California in 1978. We pride ourselves in providing our Guests with food and beverages that exhilarates the senses and nourishes the soul. We are proud of our brewhouse legacy and take our craft seriously. Guests come to BJ’s to experience our energetic brewhouse escape and make good times better. We can do that thanks to our dedicated team members, who take pride in providing every Guest with our signature gracious hospitality.
BJ’s settings and the nature of our business require our team members meet the physical requirements to perform the job effectively, with or without accommodations.
BJ’s Restaurants is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer
USD $16.50 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
