Position Overview
The Cook 1 is responsible for preparing, setting up, and executing high-quality menu items across designated outlets. This role upholds culinary standards, plating specifications, cleanliness, and food safety while contributing to a well-organized and efficient kitchen environment.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and execute menu items and specials according to standards and business levels
Maintain full knowledge of recipes, station setup, and kitchen equipment
Ensure proper sanitation, organization, and safety compliance at all times
Set up and stock stations to ensure seamless service
Collaborate with Chefs on assignments, prep needs, and service flow
Support inventory management and cost-control efforts
Assist with menu development, tastings, and continuous improvement initiatives
Train and mentor junior team members as needed
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced culinary environment
Culinary school training (preferred)
Valid Food Handler certification
Strong understanding of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards
Ability to scale recipes and execute consistently
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why Join Proper Hospitality
At Proper, we build experiences that move people — and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer, we’re committed to creating one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.
Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession - it’s an opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper, we show up with warmth and authenticity (Care Proper), strive for excellence in everything we do (Achieve Proper), think creatively and resourcefully (Imagine Proper), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are (Present Proper).
We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and a life, that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.
Our Commitment: Building the Best Place to Work
Our Best Place to Work initiative is a living commitment — a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.
At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job — it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together, for our guests and for one another.
Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
| Location | Santa Monica, California |
| Website | https://www.properhotel.com/about |