What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Lead- (Assistant Chef) position at Macro Meal Prep SD?
Location: Downtown San Diego
Employment Type: Part-time (2 Days ONLY)
Reports To: Head Chef
Pay: $25.00 per hour CASH
Hours: Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Monday 5:30AM-2:30PM
DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. See requirements below.
About Us:
Macro Meal Prep San Diego is a fast-growing meal prep company committed to providing healthy, chef-crafted meals to busy individuals and families. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, and innovation, and we’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Prep Supervisor to help lead our kitchen team and scale our operations.
Job Summary:
The Prep Lead is responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the weekly operations of the kitchen. You’ll help lead food preparation and packaging for large-scale production, ensure consistency in food quality, and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for healthy food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can balance creativity with structure.
Key Responsibilities:
-Assist the Head Chef in planning weekly meal prep menus and testing new recipes.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and prep line.
- Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring all food is prepared and portioned to spec.
- Monitor production timelines to ensure efficient meal prep and packaging
- Enforce food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures in accordance with health codes.
- Assist in quality control – from taste to presentation to packaging.
- Support special dietary accommodations and allergen management.
- Fill in for the Head Chef as needed
Requirements:
-DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT KITCHEN SUPERVISORY OR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE.
- Speed and Sense of Urgency is a MUST.
- 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Kitchen Manager or similar role in high-volume kitchens a MUST.
- Experience in meal prep or catering operations preferred.
- Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen organization, and batch cooking.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
- ServSafe Food Manager certification preferred.
Perks:
Consistent schedule
Opportunities for growth and leadership
Free meals, paid breaks and employee meal discounts
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Salary : $25