Meal Plating Associate

CookUnity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare through Cigna

Daily lunch provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CookUnity in New York is seeking a Meal Plating Associate to join our fast-paced kitchen production team. You will assemble meals into trays with accuracy, follow recipes, and help ensure every dish meets our standards for portioning and presentation.

The role emphasizes quality checks, teamwork, and adherence to food-safety practices. We offer weekly pay, health coverage through Cigna, and daily lunch to support our cooks.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in plating.
• Ability to follow instructions and standardized processes.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented in a production setting.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks.
• Food handling experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency with Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meal Assembly & Plating: Plate meals into trays according to recipe and portion specifications.
• Quality & Accuracy: Verify meals meet quality and labeling standards.
• Production Support: Maintain a clean, organized workstation and restock as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Reliable

Stand for long periods

Food handling experience

Spanish language

Job description

About CookUnity:

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

Who We Are

CookUnity is the first-ever chef-to-consumer platform, connecting a diverse community of talented chefs with busy food lovers and elevating the at-home dining experience.

We are growing rapidly and looking for hard-working, passionate team members who want to help us become more efficient, faster, and more reliable for our customers. We’re always learning and improving — and if that’s the kind of environment where you thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Meal Plating Associate to join our kitchen production team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assembling meals into trays with accuracy, consistency, and attention to quality. You’ll play a key part in ensuring every dish meets our standards for portioning, presentation, and overall customer experience.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented role ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in delivering high-quality food.

The Role

Meal Assembly & Plating

• Plate meals into trays according to recipe and portion specifications
• Work with portioning equipment & technology
• Follow detailed instructions for different menu items and dietary requirements

Quality & Accuracy

• Verify that each meal meets quality and visual standards before moving forward
• Check for correct ingredients, portions, and labeling
• Remove and flag any items that do not meet standards

Production Support

• Work efficiently to meet daily production goals and timelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation
• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed during shifts

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with kitchen staff and supervisors to keep production running smoothly
• Communicate any issues, delays, or supply needs in real time

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen or production environment
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to follow instructions and standardized processes
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Food handling experience is a plus (but not required)
• Proficiency with Spanish is a plus

Role Details

• Hourly, non-exempt role
• Based in a cold-room / production environment
• May require early mornings, evenings, or weekend shifts depending on production schedules

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Healthcare coverage through Cigna
• Daily lunch provided
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$19—$21 USD

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application, and if we think you might be a fit, we’ll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

A quick note for all candidates We’ve recently seen an increase in recruitment scams across the industry, and we want to make sure you (and your data) stay safe while applying to CookUnity. We also want you to know that we take this seriously — sometimes, as part of our process, we may ask for a brief “proof of humanity” to confirm that we’re connecting with a real person, not an impersonator. Here are a few tips to help you protect yourself and know what to expect from us:

• Apply only through our official channels. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: careers.cookunity.com
• Our recruiters are real people — and easy to verify. You can always find them on LinkedIn with verified profiles. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out to us on our official LinkedIn Company Page.
• We only communicate through official CookUnity channels. That means emails ending in @cookunity.com and interviews held through official company platforms (Google Meet or Zoom) — never WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
• We’ll never ask for payment or personal financial details. If anyone does, please don’t share any information and let us know right away.

If something ever feels off or you’re unsure about a message, we’d much rather you double-check with us. You can always contact us directly through any of our social media channels. We appreciate your interest in joining CookUnity — and we care about keeping your experience (and safety) as genuine as possible.