Production Associate

Join our team and help prepare nutritious meals that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. As a Production Associate, you'll work alongside our production teams to prepare, portion, and assemble meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and consistency. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in producing quality food.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare ingredients and assist with cooking medically tailored meals.
• Portion and assemble meals according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements on an assembly line.
• Inspect meals throughout production to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and production areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with the packaging and warehouse teams to meet daily production goals.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred or willingness to work in a bilingual environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand in a singular position for multiple hours.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments, including temperatures as low as 7°F.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Production or kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

Wages, Hours, and Benefits:

• Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Starting Wage $16.00/hour
• Paid Breaks and Lunch with one at no cost meal
• Vacation and Sick time accumulation
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off paid
• IHCRA Eligible

Why Join Us?

At Chef for Hire, every meal we prepare supports someone on their journey to better health. As a Production Associate, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, medically tailored meals to individuals across Indiana. If you're looking for meaningful work where your efforts have a direct impact on the community, we'd love to have you join our team.

About Chef For Hire LLC

Chef for Hire is a home-delivered meal provider dedicated to nourishing communities with nutritious, high-quality food and dependable service. Founded in 1991, the company began as a small catering operation and has grown into a trusted provider. Chef for Hire specializes in meals that meet Medicaid Waiver and Title III requirements, serving aging adults, individuals with disabilities, and others with specific dietary needs. Each meal is designed with a focus on nutrition, compliance, and quality to support health, independence, and overall well-being. Using efficient logistics and delivery systems, Chef for Hire ensures thousands of meals are prepared and delivered daily with safety, freshness, and timeliness. Serving communities across Indiana, Chef for Hire remains committed to improving lives through reliable nutrition services and strengthening community health through food.