Prep Cook

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics in Los Angeles is seeking a Prep Cook to bridge raw ingredients and our bowl-building robots. You will prepare and stage high-quality components that our robots assemble with precision, following software-guided SOPs in a high-tech kitchen.

The role focuses on strict sanitation, recipe adherence, and hands-on experience with automation. Training is provided for the robotic workflow, with on-site, full-time or part-time positions available at a starting rate of $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Interest in automated kitchen environments; robotics experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Precision preparation of proteins and vegetables to robot specs.
• Weigh ingredients with digital scales for consistency.
• Load and monitor automated bowl-building units following SOPs.
• Maintain inventory logs and track food waste on our digital platform.
• Operate induction stoves, combi ovens, and blast chillers safely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Kitchen experience

Automation interest

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 (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.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?