Plating Robot Operator

CookUnity•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

About CookUnity: Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul. Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world. If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting. The Role The Plating Robot Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the automated plating system to ensure accurate, efficient, and high-quality meal assembly. This role plays a critical part in executing automated production processes, troubleshooting issues in real time, and ensuring consistency in product output.

Requirements

Comfortable working with machinery or automated systems (food production experience a plus)
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Ability to follow SOPs and safety protocols precisely
Quick problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen/production environment
Proficient in Spanish

Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production Operate the plating robot during scheduled production and testing runs
Ensure accurate portioning, ingredient placement, and build quality according to specifications
Start up, shut down, and monitor the machine throughout shifts
Maintain consistent throughput while minimizing errors or downtime
Quality Control Verify that finished meals meet quality, presentation, and portion standards
Perform routine checks on ingredients, weights, and outputs
Flag and fix defective or incorrect builds
Maintain a clean and organized workstation in line with food safety standards
Troubleshooting & Issue Escalation Identify and resolve basic mechanical or operational issues in real time
Escalate more complex issues as needed
Document errors, downtime, and recurring issues to support system improvements
Setup & Changeovers Assist with machine setup for different recipes, SKUs, or test configurations
Load ingredients, containers, and materials into the system
Support changeovers between production runs