PT Meal Assembly Operations – Part Time

Lean Kitchen Co.; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Tips

Free meal & snack/drink each shift

Discounted meals & products

No late nights

Simple IRA with company match

PTO

Immediate onboarding

Growth opportunities

Holidays closed

Job summary

Lean Kitchen GVL is hiring for part-time meal ops roles to assemble macro-balanced meals using batch recipes in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll maintain safety standards, support prep tasks, and help hit daily production targets in a daytime schedule.

We value reliability, clear communication, and a proactive approach. This role features weekend shifts, no late nights, and opportunities for growth within the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• A positive, solution-oriented attitude with customer first mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and macro-portioning.
• Ability to stand and move dynamically for up to 4 hours; capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Weekend availability required; training and onboarding provided.
• Commercial kitchen or food prep experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute batch recipes for meal assembly.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Support raw prep and other kitchen operations procedures when required.
• Maintain speed and TAKT time to hit daily production targets.
• Keep a clean, sanitary, and ultra-organized workstation.
• Monitor yield tracking and product consumption.
• Perform quality inspections of product.
• Work as part of an operational team focused on communication and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Customer-first mindset

Job description

Compensation: $15.00 – $17.00 / hour (Paid training rate: $14.00 – $16.00)

Schedule: Part-Time

• Hours:
  • Standard shift times: 8am-3pm (Flexible)
  • We are a weekend focused business and require weekend availability for all team members.
  • Assembly part time roles are focused on supporting Friday & Saturday meal production. Shifts for other days of the week are limited.
  • Below are the weekend requirements:
    • 2-3 Saturdays per month (minimum)
    • 1 Sunday per month (as needed)

At Lean Kitchen, we believe eating healthy should be delicious, simple, and convenient . We give our customers their time back by serving up fresh, macro-balanced meals that eliminate the daily stress of “what am I going to eat?”—freeing them up to focus on what matters most.

As part of the Meal Ops team, you support bringing our menu to life. You’ll work hands-on with fresh ingredients daily to help produce thousands of high-quality, macro-balanced meals for our community. It’s an ideal fit if you love active environment, thrive in structured systems, and want a consistent daytime schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Execute batch recipes for meal assembly
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Support raw prep and other kitchen operations procedures when required
• Maintain speed and steady flow (TAKT time) to hit daily production targets
• Keep a clean, sanitary, and ultra-organized workstation using our “No Spectators” kitchen rule
• Monitor yield tracking, and product consumption
• Perform quality inspections of product
• Work as part of an operational team that values communication, consistency, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, solution-oriented attitude with customer first mindset
• Strong attention to detail, precision, and macro-portioning
• Team players who show up reliable, ready, and proactive on our rotating team schedule
• Ability to stand and move dynamically for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs
• Ability to safely push, pull, and maneuver loaded mobile carts and heavy rolling racks.
• Continuous flexibility to kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to complete daily kitchen tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial kitchen or food prep experience is helpful but not required. We’re happy to train the right candidate!

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly pay: $15–$17 per hour
• Tips: Earn extra money each paycheck!
• Free meal & snack/drink each shift
• Discounted meals and products – substantial employee savings on meals and supplements
• No late nights – daytime-only shifts (out by 2:00 pm / 3:00 pm)
• Simple IRA with company match – invest in your future with retirement matching after six months
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue 2+ weeks of paid vacation annually if working fulltime
• Immediate hiring with structured 90-day onboarding and training
• Growth opportunities – career paths into kitchen leadership and facility management
• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
• A workplace built on respect, continuous improvement, and teamwork

We believe great operations are built on trust, clear processes, and mutual respect. We aren’t just preparing food—we’re helping people live healthier, simpler lives.

Our team is guided by Five Core Values :

• Every Guest, Every Name: Relationship-driven mindset. Treat every single meal as if it’s going to someone you know personally.
• The Secret Sauce: Consistency through SOPs. Perfection isn’t an accident; it comes from executing the process.
• Simple is Sustainable: Continuous improvement. We constantly refine workflows to make the kitchen run smoother and better.
• Energy is Contagious: Professional optimism. A proactive, “can-do” attitude is non-negotiable.
• No Spectators: Proactive ownership. If you see something that needs doing, own it. A task seen is a task given.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lean Kitchen GVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.