Kitchen Operations Associate: Fast-Paced, Robot-Driven Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h)

8 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time

Paid Bereavement leave

Paid Parental Leave

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

CloudKitchens in Los Angeles is seeking a Kitchen Operations Associate to maintain food quality, flow and safety in a fast-paced pilot kitchen. You’ll work with robotic systems, manage inventory, and ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in kitchen or restaurant roles, comfort with a team, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs. Roles include full-time and part-time options with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

CloudKitchens in Los Angeles is seeking a Kitchen Operations Associate to maintain food quality, flow and safety in a fast-paced pilot kitchen. You’ll work with robotic systems, manage inventory, and ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in kitchen or restaurant roles, comfort with a team, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs. Roles include full-time and part-time options with competitive benefits.