“La Cocina is an organization that takes building community seriously. At organizations I've worked at before it's often been hard to find connection amongst coworkers particularly in a post-Covid world. But at La Cocina, I can confidently say I know everyone and I've shared a meal with them. My colleagues are warm with a breadth of experience in various fields. They are passionate about the community we serve. And we all have a deep love for food.”

Karen Garcia, Incubator Program Coordinator

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I love working for La Cocina. There is such a strong sense of community between the staff and our talented clients. Being a part of the entrepreneurs' success is an incredible feeling. I have never experienced the level of satisfaction at a job that I do at La Cocina.

Walter Miros, Culinary Program & Facilities Manager

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“Each day at La Cocina is an opportunity to tackle some of the most important challenges in our world today. My colleagues are incredibly talented, determined, patient, and adaptable. We’re not strangers to uncertainty and getting messy because we each have an entrepreneurial mindset and have experienced firsthand our collective power to creatively figure it out and forge ahead.”

Michelle Magat, Director of Communications + Innovation

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Working at La Cocina has allowed me to explore developing a work/life balance in a way that I have not experienced. The benefits are a great bonus, but the opportunity for professional development is truly something that can change a career. I feel fortunate to be a part of such a rewarding mission, and to have an investment made into my personal growth is invaluable to me.

Jezreel Rojas, Commissary Kitchen Manager

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Creating and maintaining a good work culture is a real task; it will not just happen successfully on its own. The professional growth and happiness of employees matters to the leadership team. We create multiple outlets for receiving regular and open feedback about our organization, so individuals feel heard and empowered. We continue to find ways to let them know their value and the impact of their work — from regular check-ins with HR to providing opportunities for professional development.”

Sarah Lau, Director of People + Culture

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My favorite part of La Cocina is working side by side with such a talented community of entrepreneurs from all over the world. Every day, I learn about them through their food, their stories, and the shared laughs in the kitchen or hustling together at events. It’s a work environment like no other and one that bring me so much joy.

Arielle Helffrich, Catering Sales and Event Coordinator

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“Food people are the best people, and we are all drawn to this organization because of our deep commitment to making the world around us more delicious and more just. The connections that I have forged with entrepreneurs, staff, and their families have woven a richly textured web of support around me as a Bay Area transplant. I love working around people whose languages, spices, and traditions have pushed me to understand perspectives and experiences very different from my own.”

Leticia Landa, Executive Director

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