Front Desk Associate

The Gourmandise School

Santa Monica, CA

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Job Summary

The main duties are to manage the front of the house and conduct general administrative work at the cooking school during business hours. This person will warmly greet customers and registered students. They will also oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the retail store front and process purchases. Other administrative work includes answering phone calls, responding to emails and keeping the front desk organize and efficiently run.

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Kitchen Assistant

The Gourmandise School

Santa Monica, CA

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Job Summary

The purpose of The Kitchen Assistant is to play the key support role for the Chef/Instructor and student/guest during the cooking class or private event. This position is responsible for assisting the class and event Instructor during 3-4 hour event. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for helping to make our students and guests feel welcome, and to assist them in thoroughly enjoying their experience at the School. Other key duties include prepping the class beforehand, and cleaning up after the class or event with the rest of the team until the kitchen is completely clean, and all utensils, equipment, and food are properly put away, and the facility it cleaned and ready for the next event. You may be required to serve as the Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant if the class is small and/or the Kitchen Assistant duties are less than normal. It is imperative to maintain a clean, safe and sanitary facility during our fast-paced cooking classes and private events.

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Dishwasher

The Gourmandise School

Santa Monica, CA

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Job Summary

The Dishwasher position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for plates, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using manual cleaning methods in the dishwashing area of our Santa Monica based cooking school. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility during our fast paced cooking classes and private events.

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Baker

Milk Jar Cookies

Los Angeles, CA

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Looking for fun, hardworking, full-time kitchen associates!
Milk Jar Cookies is a specialized bakery serving up delicious, homemade cookies, and each batch is hand-made daily by our dough makers and baked expertly by our in-house-trained bakers. No experience or culinary education required, as we’ll teach you everything you need to know. We are passionate about what we do, and we’re looking for people who have a desire to learn, an eagerness to work hard, and an excitement to add their skills to a rapidly growing company.

The following characteristics must apply to our bakers:

– You enjoy rising before the sun

– You are a perfectionist in all tasks

– You consider baking cookies an art form

– You relish hard work and learning from your team

Other Milk Jar Cookies’ Qualifications:

* A sense of urgency in all tasks
* Ability to learn quickly and accept criticism
* Effective oral communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Attention to detail
* Time management
* Efficient, focused approach
* Ability to multitask
* Ability to follow detailed direction
* Open to work evenings and weekends

If you are not already ServSafe Certified (Food Handlers permit), you must be willing to take the online course.

Other benefits include:

– Fully covered Vision insurance
– Discounted Dental Insurance
– 401K Program
– Lifestyle discount package

*** Please include a letter stating why you would like to work at Milk Jar Cookies. We look forward to meeting you!Baker

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Bread Baker

Bakers Kneaded

Los Angeles, CA

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Bakers Kneaded is hiring and experienced baker for their bread station. Candidates must have prior bread experience (working with naturally leavened breads is preferable).

 

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Baker

Proof Bakery

Atwater Village, CA

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Proof Bakery is an independent business in Atwater Village, serving our neighborhood since 2010. We specialize in laminated dough, tarts, morning pastries, sandwiches, and European-style cakes. We are looking for experienced professionals to join our team.

Qualifications
• Minimum 2-3 years in a professional kitchen and/or bakery
• Familiarity with classic French technique and aesthetic in cakes, tarts, and plated desserts a plus
• Proficiency in usage of commercial ovens, mixing machines, and large scale equipment
• Flexible full-time availability; Weekends are a must
• Ability to safely lift 40+ pounds as needed

Roles and Responsibilities
• Execute bakery production across multiple stations – vienoisserie, morning oven as needed
• Assemble daily menu items with finesse and consistency – both in taste and presentation
• Troubleshoot production and assembly with minimal waste
• Assist Pastry chef in rotating seasonal menu

Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive non-exempt salary (avg $15-17), based on professional experience
• Benefits package eligibility (paid time off, health insurance) after 90 days and positive work performance

Call (323) 664-8633 to apply

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Line Cook

Native

Santa Monica, CA

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New restaurant in the heart of downtown Santa Monica looking to expand our amazing kitchen team! This is a new venture headed by Chef Nyesha Arrington. We are looking for individuals with dedication to their craft who are also passionate and eager to be a part of our opening team! We want to work with industry professionals who will bring their prior experience, expand on it, and grow with us. We are looking for candidates who value showing up to work on time and being prepared for their day, and who want to take their profession to the next level. If you fit that bill and are ready for an amazing opportunity, development, and expansion, then we want to meet you! Learn more about us at www.eatnative.la.

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

– Team Mentality
– Professionalism
– Passion
– Line cooks: min 2 years experience
– Prep cooks/porters: min 1 year experience
– Coachability
– A Positive Attitude
– Timeliness
– Preparedness
– Food Handler’s Permit

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Sous Chef

Farm to Table Restaurant

Baja, Mexico

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High end farm to table restaurant looking for experience sous chef. Email below for more information. http://acrebaja.com/

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Food Runner

Curious Palate

Santa Monica, CA

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Casual restaurant in Santa Monica looking for PT food runner for Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30-9:30pm. $15 +tips

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Packaging and Retail Associate

Milla Chocolate

Culver City, CA

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Seeking detail-oriented, organized team members to assist in packaging and shipping our products to clients, as well as to greet customers and educate them about the brand at our boutique. Minimum one year experience in a kitchen/food facility and/or retail to qualify. Strong communication skills, trustworthiness, and passion for chocolate is a must.

Most importantly: you are able to multi task on projects while maintaining focus; you are personable, quick on your feet, and enjoy collaborating with a close-knit team.

Other Requirements

– Certificate(s) in food handling and safety
– Multitasker; flexible, fast, and precise learner able to adapt in a communal work environment
– Willingness and adaptability to learn and follow instructions
– Organizing inventory, restocking as needed and maintaining a clean work area
– Competent with numbers
– Packaging of products for delivery/shipping as well as gift boxes in house
– Occasional delivery to clients (must have a car and a current driver’s license with good record)
– Ability to clearly communicate in English

Our company is growing, and we are looking for individuals motivated to succeed and expand with us. This is an opportunity for you to join a welcoming team in a supportive and focused environment.

Please submit resume with cover letter detailing pertinent work experience and contact information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Experience
– Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
– Retail Sales: 1 year (Required)

Job Location
– Los Angeles, CA (Required)

License or Certification
– Food Handler (Required)

Language:
– English (Required)

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Assistant Chocolatier

Milla Chocolates

Culver City, CA

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*HIRING IMMEDIATELY – FULL TIME*

MILLA CHOCOLATES – LOS ANGELES (WESTSIDE)

Seeking a detail-oriented, organized kitchen assistant in the preparation of signature chocolate bars and confections.

Minimum one year experience in chocolate or pastry to qualify. Kitchen experience, tempering skills, strong communication skills, and trustworthiness required. Passion for chocolate an obvious plus.

Responsibilities include

– Certificate(s) in food handling and safety
– Multitasker; fast learner
– Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
– Assisting in chocolate and candy-making; prior experience necessary (experience in a commercial kitchen / culinary school graduate)
– Prepping and measuring ingredients
– Willingness and ability to learn and follow instructions
– Maintaining a clean work area, prepared for production
– Organizing inventory
– Packaging products for delivery/shipping
– Occasionally attend events and assist in demonstrations
– Ability to clearly communicate in English

Please submit resume with cover letter detailing pertinent work experience and contact information. Please also send a portfolio of your work if you have one available.

MILLA Chocolates is a Los Angeles based boutique chocolaterie. We hand craft chocolates and confections using the highest quality of ingredients from around the globe to create exceptional flavors and textures.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience
– Commercial kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Location
– Los Angeles, CA (Required)

License or Certification
– Driver’s License (clean) (Required)

Language
-English (Required)

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Cake Decorator

Top Tier Treats (formerly Jamaica's Cakes)

West Los Angeles, CA

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Experienced cake decorator needed to begin working ASAP at a busy cake shop in West Los Angeles. Please email resume.

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Barrista

Top Tier Treats

West Los Angeles, CA

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Customer service/ barista for busy cake shop ASAP.

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