Machine Operator

CookUnity; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage through Cigna

Daily lunch provided

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A food service company in Los Angeles is seeking a Plating Robot Operator to operate and maintain an automated plating system for their meal assembly process. Responsibilities include monitoring production, ensuring accurate ingredient placement, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should be detail-oriented, quick problem solvers, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The position offers weekly pay, healthcare coverage, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with machinery or automated systems.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plating robot during production runs.
• Ensure accurate portioning and ingredient placement.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Skills

Food production experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Proficient in Spanish

Job description

About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first‑of‑its‑kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready‑to‑eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

The Role

The Plating Robot Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the automated plating system to ensure accurate, efficient, and high‑quality meal assembly. This role plays a critical part in executing automated production processes, troubleshooting issues in real time, and ensuring consistency in product output.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the plating robot during scheduled production and testing runs.
• Ensure accurate portioning, ingredient placement, and build quality according to specifications.
• Start up, shut down, and monitor the machine throughout shifts.
• Maintain consistent throughput while minimizing errors or downtime.
• Verify that finished meals meet quality, presentation, and portion standards.
• Perform routine checks on ingredients, weights, and outputs.
• Flag and fix defective or incorrect builds.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in line with food safety standards.
• Identify and resolve basic mechanical or operational issues in real time.
• Escalate more complex issues as needed.
• Document errors, downtime, and recurring issues to support system improvements.
• Assist with machine setup for different recipes, SKUs, or test configurations.
• Load ingredients, containers, and materials into the system.
• Support changeovers between production runs.

Profile / What Good Looks Like

• Comfortable working with machinery or automated systems (food production experience a plus).
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols precisely.
• Quick problem‑solver with a hands‑on mindset.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast‑paced kitchen/production environment.
• Proficient in Spanish.

Role Details

• Hourly, non‑exempt role.
• Based in a kitchen / production environment.
• May require early mornings, evenings, or weekend shifts depending on production schedules.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna.
• Daily lunch provided.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position: $20—$23 USD

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.