What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Hearth Meals, LLC?
About Hearth Meals
Hearth Meals offers dietitian-designed, chef-prepared meals tailored to individuals with diet-related chronic conditions. Our mission is to serve over 100M Americans, empowering them to lead healthier lives through nutrition. Our meals are crafted with organic, responsibly sourced ingredients, free from additives and preservatives, supporting patients with conditions like high cholesterol, hypertension, PCOS, prediabetes, and Type 2 diabetes. Our clients have reported significant health improvements, reinforcing the importance of nutrition in managing chronic disease.
Job Description
We seek a Lead Line Cook in New York, NY, to prepare our medically tailored meals, optimize kitchen operations, and develop delicious, healthy new recipes. The role involves collaborating with our Head Chef, registered dietitian and founder to ensure meals meet strict nutritional guidelines while maintaining exceptional taste.
Responsibilities: Below is a non-exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the on-staff cook. These responsibilities may evolve as the service scales.
- Prepare delicious medically tailored meals for delivery on a weekly basis.
- Package, freeze, and label meals according to guidelines.
- Collaborate with the on-staff lead chef to design weekly menus, modify recipes to meet customer needs, adjust meal plans based on feedback, and develop new recipes.
- Manage kitchen operations, ensuring high standards for sanitation and safety.
- Assist in packing and prepping meals for delivery
Strategy and Innovation Opportunities: As a new business, the cook will work closely with the founder to develop our core offerings and design tailored meal plans, with opportunities to:
- Shape long-term strategy for nationwide food-as-medicine initiatives
- Develop and refine menus and recipes across cuisines and cultural preferences
- Connect with local suppliers and distributors
- Build partnerships with community organizations and health practitioners to expand meal access
Kitchen Experience:
- Cook or chef in a food service business (restaurant or meal delivery)
- Skilled in preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and international cuisines
- Strong knowledge of maintaining kitchen sanitation standards
- Ability to manage stress individually and across kitchen staff under tight timelines
- Willingness to share feedback, criticisms, and new ideas openly with team members
- Optional: NY Food Protection Online Course; if you do not have this certification, you will take steps to receive it when on-the-job
Location: Manhattan, NY
Compensation: $20 - $27/hour (Independent contractor role, based on experience)
Application instructions: Email your resume to Arjav Raol (araol@hearthmeals.com)Salary : $20 - $27