Lasita

Prep Cook

Lasita | Chinatown, Los Angeles

Lasita is a Filipino rotisserie and natural wine bar in the heart of Los Angeles’ Chinatown. We celebrate Filipino food through thoughtful cooking, seasonal ingredients, and warm hospitality. We’re looking for a prep cook who takes pride in organization, consistency, and supporting the team every day.

Whether you’re early in your culinary career or looking to continue growing in a professional kitchen, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, stocks, and other mise en place according to recipe standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient prep station.
• Receive and properly store deliveries.
• Rotate product using FIFO practices.
• Assist the line during service as needed.
• Support opening and closing duties.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of kitchen or prep experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• California Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain one).

What We’re Looking For

We value cooks who are curious, humble, and care about doing the little things well. Experience is important, but attitude, consistency, and a desire to improve every day matter even more.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage + tip pool
• Staff meals
• Opportunities for growth within the kitchen
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to Filipino cuisine, whole-animal and rotisserie cookery, seasonal California ingredients, and a thoughtful wine program

If you’re excited about being part of a restaurant that values craftsmanship, hospitality, and community, we’d love to hear from you.

More detail about Lasita, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/519027-Lasita