Kitchen Operations Associate

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CloudKitchens is hiring a Kitchen Operations Associate to support daily execution in a fast-paced kitchen pilot environment. You will help maintain food quality, service flow, inventory accuracy, cleanliness, and operational readiness while working alongside robotic systems to stage components and expedite orders to meet our standards.

Retherm and prepare items to quality and food safety standards, expo orders for accuracy, monitor workflow, assist with inventory restocking, complete daily

Qualifications

• Restaurant/kitchen experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Retherm and prepare food items according to quality and food safety standards.
• Expo orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and presentation standards.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and assist with minor troubleshooting when operational intervention is needed.
• Support inventory management, including tracking levels, restocking, and communicating low-stock items.
• Complete daily operational, inventory, and food safety checklists accurately and on time.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including dishwashing and station upkeep.
• Remain responsive via Slack for real-time updates and process adjustments.

Job description

Who we are

CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone.

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.

About the role

The Kitchen Operations Associate supports daily execution within a fast-paced kitchen pilot environment. This role is responsible for maintaining food quality, service flow, inventory accuracy, cleanliness, and operational readiness. The position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth production, accurate order fulfillment, and consistent execution as processes evolve. You will operate alongside our robotic systems, ensuring all components are staged and orders are expedited to meet our rigorous standards.

What you’ll do

• Retherm and prepare food items according to quality and food safety standards.
• Expo orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and presentation standards.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and assist with minor troubleshooting when operational intervention is needed.
• Support inventory management, including tracking levels, restocking, and communicating low-stock items.
• Complete daily operational, inventory, and food safety checklists accurately and on time.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including dishwashing and station upkeep.
• Remain responsive via Slack for real-time updates and process adjustments.

What we are looking for

• 1+ year of restaurant or kitchen experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety standards.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Able to adapt quickly in a changing or startup-style environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Why join us

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know

As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base starting rate for this role is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour (Full-time and Part-time positions available).

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies
• Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time
• Paid Bereavement leave
• Paid Parental Leave.

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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