Senior Meal Prep Chef: High-Volume, Nutritious

40 Dreams Catering LLC.; Westfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

40 Dreams Catering LLC. is seeking a Production Cook to support senior meal preparation and packaging. The role focuses on large-scale production, accurate portioning, and adherence to dietary guidelines for elders.

Your duties include maintaining food safety, coordinating with the lead chef, and helping with timely deliveries to clients. A background check and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume food production (catering, healthcare, or institutional settings).
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Compassionate, service-oriented mindset focused on senior well-being.

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Meal Prep: Produce large quantities of proteins, grains, and vegetables per recipes.
• Dietary Compliance: Meet nutrition guidelines (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, texture-modified as needed).
• Quality Control: Monitor taste, temp, and appearance before packaging.
• Safe Food Handling: Maintain clean workstation and follow health regulations, label, rotate, log temps.
• Portioning & Packaging: Assist in portioning meals accurately for delivery.
• Kitchen Collaboration: Coordinate with Lead Chef and packing team to meet schedules and reduce waste.
• Drive: May require errands or delivering meals to clients.

Skills

High-volume production

Food safety & sanitation

Service-minded

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Job description

40 Dreams Catering LLC. is seeking a Production Cook to support senior meal preparation and packaging. The role focuses on large-scale production, accurate portioning, and adherence to dietary guidelines for elders.

Your duties include maintaining food safety, coordinating with the lead chef, and helping with timely deliveries to clients. A background check and valid driver’s license are required.