Inglewood, CA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA
In PersonPrep shifts are primarily at the Inglewood kitchen; event shifts occur at venues across greater Los Angeles.
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
About the job
Requirements
At least two years of prep cook, line cook, or catering experience; high-volume production experience is preferred.
Strong knife skills and the ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
Ability to work quickly and stay organized in a busy kitchen or event environment.
Ability to perform physically active work, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and loading and unloading event equipment.
Availability for morning prep shifts, nights, weekends, and occasional late event shifts.
Reliable transportation to the Inglewood kitchen and event locations throughout greater Los Angeles.
Flexibility to pick up scheduled shifts as business needs arise.
A current Food Handler Card is 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 ensure consistent quality at each event.
Store, rotate, and date products to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organized.
Travel with the culinary team to events to set up, cook, finish, and plate menu items on site.
Assist with event breakdown, cleaning, and packing equipment and products at the end of service.
Keep the station and kitchen areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and company policies.
Desired Qualifications
High-volume production experience.
Living in or near Inglewood is preferred.
Inglewood, CA
Part Time
Très L.A. Catering & Events
Experienced
Très L.A. is looking for skilled, dependable Prep & Event Cooks to join our part-time catering culinary team. You will spend most of your time prepping for catered events at our production kitchen in Inglewood, and you will be cross-trained to work events at the Pacific Design Center, Carondelet House, and other event locations throughout Los Angeles.
This role is ideal for a cook who enjoys both the rhythm of production work and the energy of live events. Prep shifts are your primary shifts and typically take place in the morning at our Inglewood kitchen, so candidates who live in or near the Inglewood area are preferred. Event shifts take place at a variety of locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area and vary based on bookings and business needs, so evening and weekend availability for events is essential.
Pay
Prep shifts: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience
Event shifts: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience
What You'll Do
Prepare ingredients and menu components according to prep lists, recipes, and production schedules
Portion, label, and pack food for offsite events using our packing checklists
Follow standardized recipes and plating guides so every event meets the same quality standard
Store, rotate, and date product correctly to reduce waste and keep the kitchen organized
Travel with the culinary team to events to set up, cook, finish, and plate menu items on site
Assist with event breakdown, cleaning, and packing equipment and product at the end of service
Keep your station and kitchen areas clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift
Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergen, and company policies
What We're Looking For
At least two years of prep cook, line cook, or catering experience, with high-volume production experience preferred
Strong knife skills and the ability to follow recipes and prep lists accurately
A reliable, positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic
Ability to work quickly and stay organized in a busy kitchen or event environment
Comfortable with physically active work, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and loading and unloading equipment for events
Availability for morning prep shifts, plus nights, weekends, and occasional late shifts for events
Reliable transportation to our Inglewood kitchen and to event locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area
Flexibility to pick up scheduled shifts as business needs arise
Current Food Handler Card required
If you take pride in clean, consistent prep and want to grow with a great hospitality team, with opportunities to advance into Lead Event Cook and Event Chef roles, we would love to hear from you.
Très L.A. is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.