Junior Prep Cook

About Maven Meals Maven Meals is a prepared meal delivery company on a mission to make wholesome, delicious food accessible to busy people across the Puget Sound. Every week, we produce hundreds of fresh, chef-crafted meals for our customers•and our kitchen team helps makes it all happen. We work hard, we take pride in our food, and we genuinely enjoy showing up for each other. The Role We're looking for a motivated, hard-working Junior Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on, learn-as-you-go position•a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for food and wants to build real kitchen skills alongside an experienced crew. You don't need to be a seasoned culinary professional. What we need is someone eager to get their foot in the door, willing to roll up their sleeves, and ready to work hard in a fast-paced environment. You'll be paired with our experienced prep team and will assist with every stage of bulk meal production•measuring, gathering, washing, prepping, and cooking ingredients at scale. This Is Not a Typical Kitchen Job If you're expecting a fine dining environment or a line cook position, this isn't it•and that's a good thing. At Maven Meals, we cook in bulk. Think big-batch soups, large-scale roasted vegetables, high-volume proteins, and family-style recipes prepared in massive quantities. Our goal is to produce consistently great food efficiently, every single week. This role is ideal for someone who: Wants to learn every aspect of professional cooking in a supportive environment Is genuinely excited about big-batch cooking and high-volume production Thrives when helping a team and takes pride in doing the unglamorous work well Understands that great food starts with great prep What You'll Do As a Junior Prep Cook, you'll work side by side with our senior prep team, learning the ropes while making a real impact every day.

Day-to-day tasks include:

Measuring, portioning, and gathering ingredients for daily production Washing, peeling, and prepping vegetables and proteins Assisting with cooking tasks: sautéing, roasting, braising, sauce work, and assembly Supporting experienced cooks with large-batch recipes using commercial equipment (tilt skillets, combi ovens, convection ovens) Keeping your station clean, organized, and food-safe throughout the shift Communicating with teammates and helping the kitchen stay on track on busy production days

The Schedule Days:

Tuesday/Wednesday through

Saturday Hours:

Typically 7am-3pm Hours per week: 30-40 hours No late nights, no weekend doubles. We believe sustainable schedules make better cooks and better food.

What We're Looking For Required:

Basic cooking knowledge and a genuine interest in food•culinary school or formal training not required Hard-working, positive attitude•this is a fast-paced kitchen and your energy matters Ability to follow detailed recipe instructions and stay organized under pressure Comfortable with physical work: on your feet all shift, lifting 50+ lbs regularly Washington State Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain one before starting) A team player who communicates well and shows up for their crew

Bonus Points:

Any experience in a professional kitchen, café, or food service setting ServSafe certification Bilingual English/Spanish You're a Great Fit If… You're hungry to learn and take direction well You don't mind the prep work•you know it's what makes great meals possible You stay positive and focused even when the kitchen is moving fast You're honest, accountable, and show up ready to work You're excited about the idea of cooking food that actually reaches and feeds real people every week

Compensation & Benefits Pay:

$18•20/hour (based on experience) Tips shared among the team Free weekly meals 401(k) with employer matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid sick leave and paid time off One block from light rail•easy commute, free parking Referral program bonuses How to Apply Think this sounds like your kind of kitchen? Here's what to expect: Submit your application with your resume and a brief note about yourself and why this role appeals to you Phone screen (15-20 minutes) to talk through the role and answer any questions Working interview (paid 3-4 hour shift alongside our team) Final decision within 48 hours of your working interview Maven Meals is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Maven Meals | www.mavenmeals.com |

SeaTac, WA Pay:

$18.00•$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): If you don't have any professional kitchen experience on your resume, please let us know what made you apply for this position, and what are you hoping to learn and do?

Work Location:

In person