Dreamland Prep Cook
- Pay
- $20 – $24 per hour
- Location
- Malibu, CA
- Listed
- Today
About the role
The Prep Cook at Aviator Nation Dreamland is responsible for prepping, cooking, and assisting in the overall food production for the establishment. Key responsibilities include completing prep lists, preparing and portioning ingredients, washing and cutting food according to the Chef's specifications, and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitized workstation. This role requires strong knife skills, thorough organization, and a solid understanding of health department regulations and basic food safety practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere strictly to all standard recipes and quality specifications.
- Wash, peel, cut, and prep all raw produce for kitchen use.
- Trim, portion, and prep all raw proteins according to specifications.
- Prepare, batch, and store all house-made sauces, dressings, and marinades.
- Portion and package food items per specified quantities and order requirements.
- Assist line cooks with station replenishment and support during service.
- Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incoming supply orders and deliveries.
- Properly label, date, and rotate all prepped ingredients and perishable items in accordance with FIFO guidelines.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Proficiency in basic cooking techniques and culinary fundamentals.
- Strong knife handling skills and precision.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety guidelines, sanitation protocols, and health department standards.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with high efficiency and speed.
- Ability to work effectively, stay calm, and maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Additional information
The Prep Cook is a crucial foundation of our kitchen team. Understanding and successfully executing these duties is essential to ensuring smooth daily culinary operations. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, maintains meticulous organization, and communicates effectively. Duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined in this job description, as well as any additional duties assigned to support the overall success of the restaurant.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and stand for long durations of time.
- Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 50 pounds.
- Vision abilities include close, distance, color peripheral, and depth perception.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.
Rate of Pay and Benefits
- Starting rate of $20-$24/hr DOE
- 50% off Dreamland and Aviator Nation
- Family Meals provided for ticketed events held at Dreamland
- Gain hospitality experience
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
From Aviator Nation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Dreamland Prep Cook posting at Aviator Nation states compensation of $20 – $24 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Aviator Nation's official career site.
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