What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Meal Cook position at Living Room LA?
Living Room
A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture. We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.
The Role
At Living Room, we are seeking a Family Meal Chef to join our team and bring culinary passion to every plate. This role is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality, flavorful dishes for our team members in the cafeteria, ensuring a warm and inviting dining experience that reflects the standards of Living Room’s private member’s club. This role requires creativity, efficiency, and a strong sense of teamwork in a fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment.
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of meals, following recipes, nutritional guidelines, and special dietary requirements to meet quality and portion control standards.
- Station Management: Set up, stock, and organize assigned station with all necessary supplies, and ensure cleanliness and organization throughout service.
- Quality Assurance: Monitor food quality by tasting, smelling, and observing items before serving; adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff and support cross-functional kitchen tasks as needed, contributing to an efficient and positive work environment.
- Customer Service: Engage with team members to deliver an inviting cafeteria experience, addressing any questions about food offerings and dietary considerations.
- Inventory & Stock Management: Assist with managing supplies and inventory for assigned station, noting any shortages or concerns to ensure uninterrupted service.
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a line cook, preferably in a cafeteria or high-volume setting.
- Culinary Knowledge: Understanding of basic cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety procedures.
- Team-Oriented: Strong ability to work well in a team environment, with excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Passionate & Positive: Enthusiastic about creating flavorful, quality meals that fuel our team members; displays a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. when necessary.
Why Join
- 100% Healthcare Coverage - choose from United Healthcare PPO and HMO plans or Kaiser for medical. Dental and vision coverage are also included through United Healthcare, it’s part of our commitment to you
- Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle
- Competitive 401k match for your financial future
- Career Growth opportunities that empower you
- Leader in Development Program
- Learning & Development for your growth with us
- Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents
- Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds
- Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity
Our Team Culture
At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and we believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek out those that share these beliefs as an inherent second nature and our team member culture is how we bring this idea to life. Our guiding pillars- Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest demand that we embody these values in all that we do.