Chef Assistant/Prep Cook

Prep Cook / Kitchen Assistant – Intimate Supper Club

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Part-Time

About the Concept

We are a new intimate supper club and private dining concept in Los Angeles offering a modern multi-course dining experience influenced by Japanese cuisine, French techniques, and Vietnamese flavors.

Our kitchen is small, creative, and detail-focused.

We are building a team of people who genuinely love food, enjoy learning, and take pride in producing thoughtful dishes with consistency and care.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and passionate Prep Cook / Kitchen Assistant to work closely with the chef and assist with preparation for dinner service.

This position is a great fit for someone who wants to learn, improve their technique, and gain hands-on experience working with a multi-course menu.

You do not need a prestigious culinary background. We care much more about your attitude, work ethic, curiosity, cleanliness, and passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and chef instructions
• Assist with mise en place for multi-course dinner service
• Wash, cut, portion, and organize ingredients
• Assist with sauces, garnishes, vegetables, proteins, and other menu components
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients
• Maintain a clean and organized prep station
• Assist the chef during service when needed
• Wash and organize kitchen tools and equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Help receive and organize ingredient deliveries
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties
• Support preparation for private dinners and special events

What We’re Looking For

• Genuine passion for food and cooking
• Strong willingness to learn and improve
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred
• Culinary school is not required
• Basic knife skills preferred
• Comfortable following recipes and detailed instructions
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Able to take feedback professionally
• Comfortable working in a small kitchen environment
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Interested in growing with a new culinary concept

Experience with Japanese cuisine, French techniques, Vietnamese cuisine, fine dining, omakase, tasting menus, or pastry is a plus, but not required.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who gets excited about food.

Someone who wants to understand why a dish works, who cares about how ingredients are handled, and who takes pride in improving their skills over time.

Experience can be taught. Passion, curiosity, consistency, and work ethic matter much more to us.

To apply: Please submit your resume along with a short introduction about your kitchen experience, what you enjoy cooking, and what you would like to learn.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person