A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.
Eat Better Meals | Farmingdale, Long Island, NY Eat Better Meals is a growing meal-prep company specializing in fresh, high-protein, health-focused meals . We are looking for an experienced, motivated Chef to join our team and play an important role in preparing high-quality meals for our growing customer base.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a chef who enjoys cooking healthy, flavorful food at production scale and takes pride in consistency, quality, and presentation. You will be responsible for preparing meals according to our recipes and nutritional specifications while helping maintain an efficient and organized kitchen operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and cook high-volume meal-prep recipes Follow established recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional specifications Maintain consistent taste, quality, and presentation Prepare proteins, vegetables, grains, sauces, and other meal components Properly portion and organize prepared food for packaging Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen Follow all food-safety and sanitation procedures Monitor food quality, freshness, and inventory Help with menu preparation and recipe development Work efficiently to meet weekly production deadlines Assist with improving recipes, preparation methods, and kitchen efficiency Work closely with ownership and the kitchen team
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional cooking or culinary experience required Experience with meal prep, catering, commissary, or high-volume food production is a strong plus Strong understanding of food preparation and sanitation Ability to consistently follow recipes and portion specifications Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment Attention to detail and commitment to quality Reliable, dependable, and able to work as part of a team Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus, but not required
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is someone who: Loves cooking and understands healthy food Takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality meals Can work independently and take ownership of kitchen responsibilities Is comfortable preparing food in larger quantities Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude Wants to grow with a developing food business More detail about Eat Better Meals, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/779462-Eat-Better-Meals
