Breakfast and Burger Cook

GROUND PROVISIONS IS HIRING
BREAKFAST & BURGER COOK

Ground Provisions is bringing elevated comfort food to Leimert Park—breakfast burritos and sandwiches, smash burgers, elevated hot dogs, plant-based options, coffee, and more.

We’re not building a typical fast-food restaurant. We’re building a craft-driven neighborhood destination where food is made with intention, rooted in community, and served with pride.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an experienced cook who can lead both our breakfast service and smash burger station.

Professional breakfast-service experience is required. You must be comfortable preparing eggs, breakfast meats, breakfast sandwiches, burritos, potatoes, and multiple orders at once while maintaining speed, quality, and consistency.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the Ground Provisions kitchen from day one—not simply execute someone else’s system.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute breakfast service quickly and consistently
• Assemble breakfast burritos and sandwiches according to recipe standards
• Own the smash burger station, delivering the proper smash, sear, seasoning, and stack every time
• Prepare hot dogs, plant-based items, sauces, toppings, and additional menu components
• Manage several tickets and cooking times simultaneously
• Follow Ground Provisions recipes, portions, plating, and quality standards
• Complete opening, closing, prep, and sanitation duties
• Keep your station clean, organized, stocked, and health-code compliant
• Assist with inventory, receiving, waste tracking, and food-cost control
• Train and mentor kitchen staff as the team grows
• Contribute thoughtful ideas for menu development

WHAT YOU MUST BRING

• Professional breakfast-service experience—required
• Professional flat-top, grill, or burger-station experience
• Speed and consistency without sacrificing quality
• Ability to remain calm and organized during busy service
• Excellent sanitation, food-handling, and station-management habits
• Dependability, punctuality, and clear communication
• A team-first attitude and willingness to support the entire kitchen
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, training, and pre-opening preparation
• Current California Food Handler Card or ability to obtain one before starting
• ServSafe Manager certification is a plus
• Experience with inventory, food costs, recipe development, or staff training is a plus

HOURS & AVAILABILITY

Current operating hours:

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Kitchen shifts may begin before opening and continue after closing for preparation, setup, cleaning, and restocking. Weekend availability is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work safely around hot grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout service

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses—when the business wins, the team should win
• Pre-opening training and recipe-development opportunities
• A chance to help build a new restaurant from the ground up
• Opportunities for leadership and advancement as Ground Provisions grows
• A creative, community-rooted kitchen where your experience and ideas are valued

OPENING TIMELINE

We are hiring now so the right person can participate in training, recipe testing, kitchen setup, and pre-opening preparation ahead of our target opening on October 1, 2026.

TO APPLY

Please Visit Groundprovisionsla.com for menu overview

Send your résumé or a short introduction describing:

• Your breakfast-service experience
• Your flat-top, grill, or burger experience
• Your current availability
• Your earliest possible start date
• Two professional references

Email: [email protected]

Please do not apply if you do not have professional breakfast-service experience.

Work location: In person
Location: Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California

Ground Provisions
Elevated Comfort Food. Culture. Community.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person