Prep Cook

LAB37; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

HSA options

Paid time off

Job training in automation

Job summary

LAB37 is seeking a Prep Cook to bridge raw ingredients and our robotic system. You’ll prepare components for robot assembly, following software-guided SOPs to ensure quality and consistency in an automated kitchen.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of kitchen experience, strong attention to detail, and an interest in working with automated processes. This role is onsite in a high-tech environment with comprehensive benefits and a starting wage of $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• 1 year of kitchen experience minimum.
• Interest in working in an automated kitchen environment; robotics experience is not required, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proteins and vegetables to exact specifications for robot compatibility.
• Weigh ingredients and sauces with digital scales to maintain recipe accuracy.
• Load and monitor automated bowl-building units following software protocols.
• Maintain inventory logs and track food waste via the digital platform.
• Operate and sanitize commercial induction stoves, combi ovens, and blast chillers while upholding sanitation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow precise instructions

Automated kitchen interest

Tools

Induction stoves

Combi ovens

Blast chillers

Job description

Who We Are

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting‑edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

About The Role

As a Prep Cook, you are the critical link between raw ingredients and our bowl‑building robots. This isn't just prep; it's culinary engineering. You will be responsible for preparing and staging high‑quality components that our robots then assemble with surgical precision. Operating in a high‑tech environment, you'll follow software‑guided SOPs to maintain the rigorous standards that define our brand.

What You’ll Do

• Precision Preparation: Execute expert knife skills to prepare proteins and vegetables, ensuring every cut meets exact specifications for robot compatibility.
• Scientific Portioning: Utilize digital scales for the precision weighing of ingredients and sauces, maintaining strict adherence to company recipes to ensure flavor consistency.
• Human‑Robot Collaboration: Seamlessly operate and load automated bowl‑building units, monitoring robot performance and following software‑guided protocols for reloading and staging.
• Inventory & Analytics: Maintain meticulous inventory logs and track food waste through our digital platform, ensuring the kitchen is always stocked for peak demand.
• Advanced Equipment & Safety: Master the use of commercial induction stoves, combi ovens, and blast chillers while upholding rigorous sanitation and food safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience.
• Interest in working in an automated kitchen environment — no robotics experience required, we train.

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 $23.00 per hour.

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.

Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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