Meal Prep Cook - Sunday Production Shift Pappert's Kitchen Co. San Marcos, CA Job Details Part-time $17.75 - $22.00 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Teamwork Food service health code compliance Food safety sanitizing procedures Attention to detail Banquet experience Organizational skills Measuring ingredients Food preparation equipment operation Food Handler Certification Time management Full Job Description Meal Prep Cook - Sunday Production Shift Pappert's Kitchen Co. is looking for an experienced, dependable Meal Prep Cook to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen, understands high-volume food production, and can stay organized while preparing multiple recipes at once. We are looking for someone who takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, efficiency, and food quality. Schedule Every Sunday 6:00 AM start time Applicants must have reliable Sunday availability and be able to consistently arrive on time for an early-morning shift. Additional hours may become available based on business needs. Responsibilities Prepare and cook proteins, grains, vegetables, sauces, and other meal-prep items in large quantities Follow recipes, portion standards, and production instructions accurately Manage multiple cooking tasks at once while staying organized and efficient Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, and portioning Properly label, store, cool, and handle food according to food-safety standards Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift Assist with kitchen setup, breakdown, cleaning, and general production needs Communicate clearly with the kitchen manager and other team members Requirements Previous professional cooking experience is required Previous high-volume cooking or meal-prep experience strongly preferred Must be comfortable preparing large batches of food and working with commercial kitchen equipment Must be available every Sunday beginning at 6:00 AM Strong time-management and organizational skills Ability to follow recipes and measurements accurately Reliable transportation Dependable, punctual, and able to work efficiently as part of a team Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift/move typical kitchen supplies and equipment Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation practices Experience in meal prep, catering, restaurants, commissary kitchens, banquet kitchens, or other high-volume food production environments is especially valuable. About Pappert's Kitchen Co. Pappert's Kitchen Co. is a local meal-prep company focused on providing fresh, high-quality meals to our clients each week. Our kitchen operates in a team-oriented environment where organization, consistency, and attention to detail are extremely important. We are looking for someone who wants to become a reliable part of our weekly production team — not someone looking for occasional Sunday work. To apply, please submit your resume and briefly describe your previous high-volume cooking experience and your Sunday availability.

Pay:

$17.75 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 10.0 per week Application Question(s): Do you have any limitations/ injuries that would require extra rest/breaks?

Experience:

high volume food: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

California Food Handlers Card (Required)

Work Location:

In person