Le Coupé is seeking a skilled and reliable Prep & Butcher to join our small, tight-knit kitchen team. This position focuses primarily on chicken butchery, along with other prep tasks that support daily service. The ideal candidate is a professional with very strong knife skills, a commitment to cleanliness, and a respect for doing things the right way.
Schedule
Part-time | Tuesday – Saturday Mornings (7am/8am-1pm/2pm) (Very flexible for the right candidate)
Responsibilities
• Lead all chicken butchering for daily prep (Butcher chicken for sandwiches, bone in thighs, and tenders, pound chicken, marinate chicken for next day service, bread chicken for current day service)
• Prepare and mix slaw, sauces, and other recipes needed on daily prep list
• Maintain clean and organized prep areas following Health Department standards
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team to stay aligned on daily prep needs
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols
• Support other prep tasks as needed to meet service demands
Requirements
• Proven experience butchering poultry (knife skills test required as part of interview)
• Strong knife skills and understanding of safe butchery practices
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Works clean, efficient, and calm under pressure
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Must speak and understand EnglishAbout Le Coupé
Le Coupé is a chef-driven fried chicken restaurant in Los Angeles known for its elevated take on Southern cooking specializing in Fried Chicken. Founded on craftsmanship, hospitality, and heart, Le Coupé brings fine-dining precision to soulful comfort food. We are a small team that takes pride in every detail — from the way we source our ingredients to how we prep, plate, and serve our guests.
If you take pride in your work, care about quality, and thrive in a collaborative kitchen, we’d love to meet you.
To apply, Please reply to this jobn ad with your resume or email
[email protected] with the subject line " Butcher/Prep apply".
We will be holding open interviews Wednesday October 7th - Saturday October 11th from 11:00am-7:00pm. If you can not make it during this time, please call 504-615-6050 to set up an alternate interview time. 
