Prep & Event Cook: Flexible Schedule + Growth Path

Très LA Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Très L.A. Catering & Events in Inglewood, CA, is seeking skilled prep and event cooks for part-time roles. You will prep in our production kitchen in Inglewood and may work at various LA event locations, with morning prep shifts and flexible evening/weekend event shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of prep/line cook or catering experience, strong knife skills, and a reliable, team-first work ethic. A current Food Handler Card is required and transportation to sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of prep cook/line cook or catering experience, with high-volume production preferred.
• Strong knife skills and ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Reliable, positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to work quickly and stay organized in busy kitchen or event environments.
• Physical stamina: stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, load/unload equipment.
• Morning prep shifts plus nights, weekends, and occasional late shifts for events.
• Current Food Handler Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to prep lists, recipes, and production schedules.
• Portion, label, and pack food for offsite events using packing checklists.
• Follow standardized recipes and plating guides to meet quality standards.
• Store, rotate, and date product to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organized.
• Travel with the culinary team to events, set up, cook, finish, and plate on site.
• Assist with event breakdown, cleaning, and packing equipment and product after service.
• Keep stations clean, organized, and safe throughout shifts.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergens, and company policies.

Skills

Prep cook experience

High-volume production

Knife skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Reliable transportation

Food handler card

Job description

Très L.A. Catering & Events in Inglewood, CA, is seeking skilled prep and event cooks for part-time roles. You will prep in our production kitchen in Inglewood and may work at various LA event locations, with morning prep shifts and flexible evening/weekend event shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of prep/line cook or catering experience, strong knife skills, and a reliable, team-first work ethic. A current Food Handler Card is required and transportation to sites is essential.