Los Angeles

ROC-Los Angeles

Who are we?

Launched in September 2009, the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles (ROC-LA) is dedicated to winning improved conditions and raising industry standards for all Los Angeles metro restaurant workers.

What we do:

Training and Job Placement

ROC-LA is offering free training in fine dining waiter/waitress, bartending, as well as ESL classes for restaurant workers.  ROC-LA will be using the comprehensive training programs that ROC has developed in New York City, where it trains more than 500 workers per year in its cooperatively-owned restaurant.  Most of these workers have obtained good jobs in the industry.  ROC-LA will help to both train and place restaurant workers into good jobs.

Surveys and Research

We are currently conducting surveys of restaurant workers in Los Angeles metro area to learn more about their experiences.  The results of this survey will be used to help us to develop our programs and to build public recognition of restaurant workers' contributions to the metro area.

How do I become a member?  

Any current or former restaurant worker, worker interested in entering the restaurant industry, or relative of a restaurant worker can become a member of ROC-LA.  If you're interested in becoming a member please contact our office: (213) 489-9052.

In order to become a member:

1.  Attend one of our weekly one-hour orientation meetings

2.  Attend two additional team meetings which will follow the orientation, and which will also be offered at convenient times and locations

What are the privileges of being a member?

1.  We'll help you with your job search

2.  We'll help you create and edit your resume

3.  You're eligible for our free training classes: ESL, fine dining server, and bartending

4.  Free notary services

5.  ROC-LA member ID card

How can I volunteer?

We currently do outreach in the afternoons and evenings in the Los Angeles metro area.  We have undergraduate and graduate student volunteers from UCLA, and other educational institutions from around the country.  We also have needs for volunteer ESL instructors, as well as for full and part-time interns.  If you are interested in becoming a part of our diverse and exciting volunteer team, please contact us!  Our contact information is below.

Coordinator

Mariana Huerta
Email: mariana@rocunited.org

Contact Information

634 South Spring Street, Suite 925

Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone: (213) 489-9052