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Line Cook - The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co.

The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co
San Diego, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

Are you a culinary professional who believes in the power of clean food and community? The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. is looking for a dedicated Line Cook to join our team. We don’t just cook; we "eat like we give a damn". We are looking for someone who values integrity, thrives in an inclusive environment, and brings "good vibes only" to the kitchen.

 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At The Handmade Chef, our culture is built on a "can-do" spirit and a growth mindset. We offer a consistent, quality-of-life-friendly schedule:

  • Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

  • Environment: Fast- Casual lunch restaurant

  • Mission: Our purpose is to empower every individual's journey to wellness.

Our Core Values

  • Eat Like You Give a Damn: Embrace the clean food movement and sustainability with dedication.
  • Be Authentic, Be You: Value integrity, honesty, and transparency in all interactions.
  • Everyone Has a Seat at the Table: Foster a safe and inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected.
  • Go All In!: Pursue excellence in everything we do, with passion and enthusiasm.
  • Good Vibes Only: Cultivate a can-do spirit, maintain a growth mindset, and promote optimism.

A Day in the Kitchen

You will be an integral part of our daily operations, ensuring our front-of-house (FOH) is supported and our prep is top-tier. Your daily workflow will include:

  • Morning Prep: Following detailed recipes. Prepping salads, cookies, and grab'n'go items.

  • Line Excellence: Conducting line checks with managers and maintaining a fully stocked, organized station.

  • ​​​​​​​The Lunch Rush: Working the lunch rush and supporting FOH as needed.
  • Vegetable Prep & Organization: Chopping all vegetables and clearing the dish area to keep the workflow smooth.
  • Station Stewardship: Detailed cleaning of equipment (flat tops, ovens, prep coolers) and performing daily extra cleaning tasks like bleaching blenders or cleaning hoods.

Who You Are

  • You are punctual and disciplined with your time, especially regarding scheduled breaks.

  • You are a team player who is happy to go above and beyond required tasks.

  • You take pride in a clean workspace, from wiping down backsplashes to cleaning behind ovens.

  • You are ready to "go all in" on clean food and excellence.

Company Description
We are a custom Meal Prep restaurant located in downtown San Diego. We serve clean organic meals, no gluten, refined sugars, or seed oils. Customers can customize meals from our cold food bar or order made to order lunch options and smoothies from our kitchen.

Our Core Values
Eat Like You Give a Damn - embrace the clean food movement & sustainability with dedication
Be Authentic, Be You - value integrity, honesty and transparency in all interactions
Everyone Has a Seat at the Table - foster a safe & inclusive environment where every voice is valued and respected
Go All In - pursue excellence in everything we do, with passion & enthusiasm
Good Vibes Only - cultivate a can-do spirit, maintain a growth mindset and promote optimism

Salary : $18 - $20

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