About Us!

LifeChef (www.lifechef.com) offers a new approach to fresh, healthy food delivery. We have a renowned chef and nutrition professionals who create and prepare healthy food choices of the highest quality, tailored to an individual’s needs and preferences, delivered directly to our customers. We are revolutionizing the way consumers obtain healthy, convenient food for themselves and their family. And we’re looking for a new Full-Time Catering Cook to join our team!

About You!

Our new Catering Chef is a detail-oriented professional who is capable of safely and efficiently preparing quality, healthy, exceptional food for our delivery customers (there are no front of house facilities; all food is delivered to our customers). High volume catering experience a plus. Please note: this role REQUIRES a successful drug screen and background check prior to employment

Essential responsibilities include:

• Receive and store provisions following all food safety protocols including but not limited to proper food labeling, storage, and temperature controls.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits, vegetables, and other fresh ingredients to the specifications required for company recipes. Safely handle and portion proteins for cooking.
• Ensure all products are cooked according to the times and temperatures specified in company recipes. Ensure that cooked products are properly cooled and stored as per Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
• Maintain a kitchen and prep area that meets the highest standards of cleanliness. Disassemble and clean kitchen equipment daily or as is required to maintain its safety and performance. All kitchen staff share the responsibility of washing and putting away pans, cookware, utensils, etc. to maintain an organized and efficient kitchen.
• Operate packaging equipment following approved processes to ensure the integrity and appearance of the product.

Highly qualified individuals will possess all or most of the following:

• Please note: this role REQUIRES a successful drug screen and background check prior to employment
• High volume catering experience a plus
• 2 years’ experience as Prep Cook, Line Cook.
• Knowledge of basic knife skills including chopping, dicing, chiffonading, mincing, peeling, julienning, etc.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours. Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds, as well as bend, twist, kneel, and stoop.
• ANSI-accredited food handler training certificate (or willingness to complete the training).
• Punctual and reliable with a passion for food!

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive compensation package with benefits provided (for eligible employees) which includes:

• Standard weekday shift
• Medical, Dental and Vision .
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company Paid Holidays.
• Hair nets, gloves, and all required PPE provided at no charge.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you’d like to join our team, submit your resume today!

Location:

1040 Pennsylvania Avenue, Trenton, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a drug screen? Drug screens are required for this role.
• Are you willing to do a background check? Background checks are required for this role

Work Location: In person