Prep Cook

Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision Insurance

401k match

Free shift meal

Employee discount

Dynamic and innovative environment

Meaningful brand impact

Job summary

goop kitchen is seeking a Utility Chef (Prep Cook) to join our clean food movement in Pasadena. You’ll be the backbone of our kitchen, ensuring precision, organization, and high standards for every bowl, wrap, and plate.

This full-time role offers benefits and a chance to grow with a rapidly expanding, health-forward brand. Must be 18+, able to work in a fast-paced setting, and willing to obtain a food handler certification; bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Qualifications

• 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Comfort in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• A passion for fresh, scratch-made food
• Food handler certification (or willingness to get one)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Responsibilities

• Prep, portion, and assemble cold food with care and precision
• Keep ingredients and supplies stocked and organized
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe kitchen at all times
• Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees + guests
• Communicate clearly with your team to keep service running smoothly

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Food handler certification (or willing

Job description

Join the clean food movement.goop kitchen is on a mission to to build the most trusted and exceptional, clean food and hospitality company for the world. Every meal we serve reflects our commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and genuine hospitality. We envision a world where clean eating is just eating—where food that’s good for you is also vibrant, satisfying, and deeply enjoyable.

We call the Prep Cooks our Utility Chefs. We need a Utility Chef who takes pride in the details that make every bowl, wrap, and plate goop Certified Clean. You’ll be the backbone of our kitchen, upholding standards that let our guests trust every bite. If you love precision, being a team player who moves with purpose, and want to grow your culinary career with a fast-growing, health-forward brand — this is your line in.

Your Impact:

• Prep, portion, and assemble cold food with care and precision
• Keep ingredients and supplies stocked and organized
• Wash dishes and maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe kitchen at all times
• Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees + guests
• Communicate clearly with your team to keep service running smoothly

Your Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance*
• 401k match*
• Free shift meal
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.

* depending on eligibility

Your Essentials :

• 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Comfort in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• A passion for fresh, scratch-made food
• Food handler certification (or willingness to get one)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

The Essential Functions of the Job:

• Standing / Walking: Comfortable working and walking on your feet and standing for shifts of up to 8 hours
• Lifting / Carrying: Routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs
• Bending / Reaching / Kneeling: For accessing low and high areas and handling items, includes receiving orders, restocking, prep and portioning, retrieving kitchen and dishwashing equipment and tools
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent tasks like cleaning, chopping, assembling, and mixing
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment with precision and safety. Interacting with systems and managing cleaning tools
• Temperature Tolerance: Must be able to work in hot, cold, and humid environments, including near ovens, stoves, and refrigeration units.

About goop kitchen goop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.

goop kitchen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.