Assistant Kitchen Manager CloudKitchens - 2.6 West Hollywood, CA Job Details Full-time $28 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Paid sick time Pet insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Robot troubleshooting Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Food waste mitigation Recipe adherence Operations management Food service health code compliance Vegetable preparation Team leadership Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Coaching Food portioning Meat preparation Equipment troubleshooting Shift management Mid-level Job shadowing (employee development activity) Team development Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Commercial kitchen cleaning Blenders Kitchen staff training Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing kitchen staff Technical skills instruction Technical troubleshooting support Measuring ingredients Full Job Description 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 an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will serve as the shift lead, responsible for ensuring seamless prep execution, team performance, and operational standards. You will bridge the gap between software-guided operations and hands-on team leadership, ensuring that food quality, safety, and inventory management meet our rigorous standards. You will oversee the preparation of proteins, vegetables, and sauces, ensuring all components are staged for our bowl-building robots. What you'll do

Shift Ownership:

Own the shift end-to-end, executing standardized recipes for proteins (like chicken and beef), vegetables, and sauces according to precise software-guided SOPs.

Quality Control:

Conduct per-shift quality checkpoints, including taste and spot-checks to log results and proactively correct any drift in food quality.

Operations & Safety:

Manage sanitation through strict nightly cleaning protocols, including weighing hot food waste for tracking and disassembling robot components for washing.

Team Leadership & Coaching:

Drive team culture through hands-on coaching and training; you will have the authority to coach staff on technical drift and lead new hire shadowing and certification.

Equipment & Robotics:

Operate commercial kitchen technology including induction stoves, combi ovens, blenders, and blast chillers. Manage robot interaction, including clean loading of hoppers and basic troubleshooting.

Inventory Management:

Conduct end-of-week inventory counts to identify reordering needs and ensure operational flow. What we are looking for Previous kitchen experience with a focus on team leadership or shift management. Meticulous attention to detail, specifically for portioning, weighing ingredients (e.g., salt), and tracking food waste. Ability to follow and enforce precise, software-guided SOPs and adapt to frequently changing technology-driven protocols. Demonstrated ability to coach teams and maintain high food safety standards. Comfort working in an automated kitchen environment (robotics training provided). 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 $28.00 per hour (Full-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? #LI-Onsite