Line Cook & Meal Prep Assembler

Clean Eatz; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Eatz, a Virginia-based health-focused cafe, is hiring a dependable Line Cook & Meal Prep Assembler to join our kitchen team. You will prepare café orders, complete food prep, and assemble weekly meal-plan meals while following recipes and maintaining a clean, organized workstation.

The ideal candidate has experience in line or prep cooking, can work quickly in a busy kitchen, and is comfortable with standard equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in line or prep cooking in a kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion accurately.
• Dependable, punctual and able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook café menu items according to Clean Eatz recipes.
• Complete daily food-preparation tasks.
• Cook proteins, vegetables, rice, pasta and other ingredients.
• Assemble and package weekly meal-plan meals.
• Accurately portion ingredients using scales and measuring tools.
• Label, date, rotate and store prepared food.
• Follow recipes, portioning guidelines and presentation standards.
• Stock and organize kitchen stations.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment, counters and floors.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation and cross-contamination procedures.
• Work efficiently with other kitchen and front-of-house employees.
• Assist with additional store responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Line cook

Prep cook

Food service

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Clean Eatz is hiring a dependable Line Cook & Meal Prep Assembler to join our kitchen team. This hands‑on position includes preparing café orders, completing food prep, and assembling our weekly meal‑plan meals. We are looking for someone who works efficiently, follows recipes accurately, maintains a clean kitchen, and is willing to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook café menu items according to Clean Eatz recipes
• Complete daily food‑preparation tasks
• Cook proteins, vegetables, rice, pasta, and other menu ingredients
• Assemble and package weekly meal‑plan meals
• Accurately portion ingredients using scales and measuring tools
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store prepared food
• Follow recipes, portioning guidelines, and presentation standards
• Stock and organize kitchen stations
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment, counters, floors, and work areas
• Follow all food‑safety, sanitation, and cross‑contamination procedures
• Work efficiently with other kitchen and front‑of‑house employees
• Assist with additional store responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous line cook, prep cook, kitchen, or food‑service experience preferred
• Comfortable cooking and working with commercial kitchen equipment
• Able to follow recipes and portion food accurately
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Dependable, punctual, and productive
• Able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Willing to clean, stock, prep, cook, and help wherever needed
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift kitchen supplies
• ServSafe or Food Handler certification is a plus
• Weekend availability is preferred

Clean Eatz, which launched in 2013 and started franchising in 2015, was co‑founded by husband‑and‑wife duo Don and Evonne Varady. We are heart‑driven to Change Livez through clean, balanced food, thought‑provoking education, and motivational support that inspires results. We know personal wellness is not one‑size‑fits‑all, so we craft nutritional products and fitness opportunities that meet the needs of every type of lifestyle.