Prep Cook

css· Engineering R&D
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📍 Los Angeles, CA💰 USD 23+

About this role

Who we are 

CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone. 

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains. 

 

About the role

As a Prep Cook, you are the critical link between raw ingredients and our bowl-building robots. This isn't just prep; it's culinary engineering. You will be responsible for preparing and staging high-quality components that our robots then assemble with surgical precision. Operating in a high-tech environment, you'll follow software-guided SOPs to maintain the rigorous standards that define our brand.

 

What you'll do 

  • Precision Preparation: Execute expert knife skills to prepare proteins and vegetables, ensuring every cut meets exact specifications for robot compatibility.
  • Scientific Portioning: Utilize digital scales for the precision weighing of ingredients and sauces, maintaining strict adherence to company recipes to ensure flavor consistency.
  • Human-Robot Collaboration: Seamlessly operate and load automated bowl-building units, monitoring robot performance and following software-guided protocols for reloading and staging.
  • Inventory & Analytics: Maintain meticulous inventory logs and track food waste through our digital platform, ensuring the kitchen is always stocked for peak demand.
  • Advanced Equipment & Safety: Master the use of commercial induction stoves, combi ovens, and blast chillers while upholding rigorous sanitation and food safety standards.

 

What we are looking for

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
  • Minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience.
  • Interest in working in an automated kitchen environment — no robotics experience required, we train.

 

Why join us

  • Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
  • Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. 
  • Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.



What else you need to know

As a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base starting rate for this role is $23.00 per hour (Full-time and Part-time positions available).

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
  • Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  • Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
  • Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
  • 401(k) 
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Time Off policies 
    • Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
    • 8 paid holidays per year
    • Paid sick time 
    • Paid Bereavement leave
    • Paid Parental Leave.

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

 

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Prep Cook role at css?
The listed salary for this Prep Cook position at css is USD 23+. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Prep Cook position at css located?
This Prep Cook role at css is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Prep Cook at css belong to?
This Prep Cook position is part of the Engineering R&D department at css. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Prep Cook position at css?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to css's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Prep Cook job at css posted?
This Prep Cook position at css was posted on Jul 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Prep Cook
css · 💰 USD 23+
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