Food Production/Service Assistant

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.58 - $19.44

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job Description

The hiring establishment is located in Los Angeles, California, United States, specializing in hospitality services. This organization operates within a bargaining unit environment and is actively seeking an experienced Food Production/Service Assistant to join their hospitality department. The position is part-time, offering 24 hours per week, and is structured as an indefinite duration contract with at least nine months anticipated at a minimum. This opportunity provides a competitive hourly wage starting at $18.58 per hour, with incremental increases after six months ($18.87 per hour) and twelve months ($19.44 per hour). The company prides itself on fostering positive customer relations and maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality.

The role of the Food Production/Service Assistant is pivotal within the culinary services team, reporting directly to the Director of Culinary Services. The assistant's main responsibilities include preparing and serving hot and cold menu items for both station and catering services promptly and according to established standards. This role demands a strong adherence to food safety protocols and sanitation practices to ensure the highest quality of products and customer satisfaction.

In this capacity, the Production/Service Assistant will prepare cold food items, assist with hot food preparations, and ensure stations are fully stocked, rotated, and prepped for service. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness throughout the shift, including thorough cleaning of kitchen equipment such as ovens, deep fryers, char broilers, and hood filters. Beyond food preparation, the assistant will interact with customers courteously, contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines, and collaborate effectively with chefs and cooks, especially during catering events. This position actively participates in ensuring compliance with an A health code rating as per Los Angeles County Public Health requirements.

Candidates will find this role rewarding, as it offers a dynamic work environment where efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail are highly valued. The position supports professional growth by emphasizing leadership, effective communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Being part of a unionized workforce represented by the Teamsters, employees can expect structured labor relations and advocacy. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about culinary excellence and looking to advance within the hospitality industry while contributing to an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of some culinary courses and/or significant volume cooking experience
ServeSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification
Ability to read, write and speak fluently
Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety procedures
Knowledge of special diets and food allergies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools
Detail-oriented and thorough
Effective communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion and diversity
Ability to adapt to high-volume and high-accountability environments
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Ability to provide leadership and training

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Completion of some culinary courses and/or a combination of culinary knowledge and significant volume cooking experience
ServeSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification
Ability to read, write, speak and converse fluently
Knowledge and ability to maintain kitchen sanitation and safety procedures
Knowledge of special diets and common food allergies, and service methods for customers with special needs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google productivity tools
Detail-oriented and thorough with strong commitment to quality
Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse constituencies
Commitment to justice, equity, inclusion and diversity
Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a high-volume, high-accountability, confidential environment with changing priorities
Strong organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills
Ability to self-motivate and work independently
Ability to provide leadership and training and to work professionally across functions and diverse groups

Job Duties

Prepares cold food items and preps hot food items for regular service and catering, following department policies, practices, and standardized recipes
Ensures that all items for the assigned station are prepped, rotated, and stocked
Takes responsibility for job duties and adapts positively to changing business needs
Consistently delivers the freshest and highest quality products while paying close attention to deadlines and timelines
Offers exceptional customer service and interacts with customers in a gracious manner
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation at the station(s) throughout the shift and ensures a thorough cleaning before leaving for the day
Assists chefs and cooks with cooking or plating items to order in a timely manner when assigned to catering events or stations in the Marketplace
Ensures the safety of staff, guests, food, equipment, and the facility at all times
Performs all duties safely and helps in identifying and preventing hazards
Utilizes appropriate safety signs and equipment