Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Overview
Midway Staffing is seeking an experienced and reliable Family Meal Chef to join a high-volume culinary team. In this role, you will focus on preparing wholesome, flavorful meals designed for family consumption, whether for staff meal programs, weekly meal delivery prep, or community meal services. This position requires strong culinary skills, excellent time management, and a passion for creating consistent, nutritious meals.
Location: Brooklyn NY
Pay: $20-$24/hr
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare Family-Style Meals: Cook daily or weekly meals that are balanced, delicious, and suitable for family dining, following established menus or seasonal plans.
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Recipe Execution & Standardization: Ensure consistent quality, portion control, and adherence to approved recipes and plating standards.
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Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards throughout meal prep and service.
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Ingredient Prep & Inventory: Assist with ingredient preparation, mise en place, and inventory tracking to support timely meal production.
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Collaborate with Kitchen Team: Work closely with kitchen leads and other cooks to coordinate production schedules, troubleshoot issues, and support smooth kitchen operations.
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Quality Control: Taste and adjust recipes as needed to ensure flavor and presentation meet expectations consistently.
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Sanitation Duties: Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized before, during, and after shifts.
Qualifications
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Experience: 1–3 years of professional culinary experience in meal prep, family meal service, catering, or a high-volume kitchen.
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Culinary Skills: Strong understanding of cooking techniques, knife skills, and kitchen equipment usage.
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Food Safety Knowledge: Familiar with food safety practices and sanitation protocols.
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Team Player: Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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Detail Oriented: Reliable with strong attention to quality, consistency, and timing.
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Schedule Flexibility: Available to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, or early prep times as needed.
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Preferred: ServSafe or Food Handler certification. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
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Company DescriptionMidway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2024, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
Midway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
Company Description
Midway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2024, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.\r\n\r\nMidway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.