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# Kitchen Chef & Sous Chef at mealmarket.io

- **Company:** mealmarket.io
- **Location:** Lake Tahoe Preparatory
- **Compensation:** $40k–$85k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-02-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/mealmarket-io/am9icG9zdDqawhth5vmRJdc5QN5gUprl

## Job description

Description

We're hiring a Kitchen Chef & Sous Chef for a small boarding school in North Lake Tahoe, CA. Our kitchen serves three meals a day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the week, and brunch and dinner on the weekends—all healthy, nutritious food designed to fuel student athletes.

This kitchen is run by two people: a Chef and a Sous Chef. Both roles share the load equally. You won't just be running a station—you'll be co-managing the entire kitchen. From cooking and prepping to maintaining equipment, ordering inventory, and keeping the space spotless, everything is a shared responsibility. When the Chef is off, you're in charge. When you're both on, you're working side-by-side to get it done.

We run a tight-knit school community. You'll know every student you're cooking for, and you'll see the direct impact your food has on their health and performance. The right candidate will have lodging included as part of their compensation package.

If you want real ownership in a kitchen, a place to live in one of the most beautiful locations in California, and the chance to cook healthy food that makes a real difference—this is your opportunity.

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## Responsibilities

- Share all kitchen responsibilities equally with the Chef de Cuisine—this is a true partnership
- Co-manage daily meal service: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays; brunch and dinner on weekends
- Own the grill and sauté stations while stepping in across all stations as needed
- Share prep duties—butchering, portioning, marinating, batch cooking, sauces, and mise en place
- Split kitchen maintenance responsibilities: deep cleaning, equipment care, walk-in organization, and general upkeep
- Co-manage inventory—receiving deliveries, proper storage, FIFO rotation, and placing orders
- Assist with menu planning, recipe scaling, and adapting meals for dietary needs and athlete nutrition goals
- Assist the Food and Beverage director with the planning and adapting recipes
- Take full charge of the kitchen when the Chef de Cuisine is off and viceversa
- Support weekend brunch service including egg cookery, breakfast proteins, and brunch specials
- Ensure food safety compliance across all stations—proper temperatures, sanitation, and labeling
- Communicate daily with the Chef de Cuisine to coordinate prep lists, service plans, and priorities
- Help train and onboard any additional kitchen support staff for events and as the program grows

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## Requirements

- Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a line cook, sous chef, or chef de partie—preferably on grill or sauté
- Strong knowledge of protein cooking techniques, temperatures, and meat fabrication
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the kitchen when needed
- Current Food Handler's Certificate (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Comfortable with high-volume batch cooking (40+ to 80+ covers per service)
- Experience maintaining kitchen equipment and keeping a kitchen in top operating condition
- Strong attention to detail—consistent results every service
- A true team player who communicates openly and works collaboratively
- Flexible schedule—able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable transportation

Preferred Skills:

- Previous sous chef experience or readiness to step into that level of responsibility
- Experience with institutional, school, or athletic dining programs
- Familiarity with sports nutrition and macro-balanced meal preparation
- Basic butchery and whole-animal breakdown skills
- Experience with smoking, barbecue, or wood-fired cooking
- Comfort with egg cookery and brunch-style service
- Knowledge of various cuisines and global protein preparations

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## Benefits

- Competitive salary ($40,000 - $85,000 based on job and experience)
- Lodging included for the right candidate
- Work in beautiful North Lake Tahoe—world-class skiing, hiking, and outdoor recreation year-round
- Be one of two chefs running the kitchen—real ownership, real responsibility
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as operations expand
- Meals provided during shifts
- Direct impact on fueling the next generation of student athletes

## About mealmarket.io

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MealMarket is an AI-powered platform that connects Bay Area residents with fresh, handcrafted meals from local food artisans and meal prep specialists.
- **Entity Type**: Private (no public funding or valuation data available)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (website references Bay Area delivery); a related UK entity (LDC (MEALMARKET) LIMITED) is registered in Bristol, England.
- **Founded**: Not publicly available; the UK entity was incorporated in 2002, but the current brand appears to be a more recent venture.
- **Founders**: Not publicly available from search results.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Online food delivery / meal kit service / food technology
- **Target customers**: B2C – individuals and households in the San Francisco Bay Area seeking convenient, locally sourced meals
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Better Meals, Better Planet” – the company emphasises sustainability through compostable packaging, local sourcing, minimal waste, water conservation, carbon reduction, and seasonal menus.

## Products & Services
- **MealMarket Platform** (SaaS-enabled marketplace): AI-driven meal discovery and ordering service where users browse meals from local restaurants and meal prep specialists, customise orders with add-ons, view real-time nutrition information, and receive weekly delivery (order by Thursday 10 PM for Sunday delivery). Available for home delivery or pickup.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: No public revenue or funding data available
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None identified in search results
- **Growth Signals**: The website describes MealMarket as the “Bay Area’s Premier Food Community” but provides no specific headcount or growth metrics. The UK entity (LDC (MEALMARKET) LIMITED) has been active since 2002 with multiple officers, suggesting a stable corporate structure.

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-powered personalisation**: Smart recommendations based on user preferences and flavour profiles.
- **Local artisan network**: Curated selection of local chefs and meal prep specialists, differentiating from national meal kit services.
- **Sustainability focus**: Strong commitment to compostable packaging, local sourcing, and waste reduction appeals to eco-conscious consumers.
- **Weekly delivery model**: Predictable, efficient logistics with a cut-off and delivery schedule.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding the local food community**: Continued onboarding of Bay Area artisans and restaurants.
- **Deepening AI capabilities**: Enhancing recommendation algorithms and nutrition tracking.
- **Sustainability leadership**: Reinforcing environmental commitments as a core brand differentiator.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: The company’s careers page (shared under the Mealticket brand) highlights a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work environment with regular team-building activities and open feedback channels.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Remote-friendly – employees can work from home, a café, or the office.
- **Perks**: Comprehensive health insurance, a $2,000 annual vacation stipend, career growth opportunities (mentorship, workshops, internal promotions), and a strong emphasis on well-being.
- **Engineering culture**: Likely data- and AI-focused given the platform’s recommendation engine; the team is described as building “the future of hospitality tech.”

## Sources
1. [mealmarket.io](https://www.mealmarket.io/)
2. [Companies House – LDC (MEALMARKET) LIMITED](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04533429)
3. [Mealticket Careers (shared culture/perks)](https://www.mealticket.com/careers)

## Other roles at mealmarket.io

- [Kitchen Chef — Weekday & Weekend Shifts](https://feeny.ai/job/kitchen-chef-weekday-weekend-shifts-mealmarket-io-lake-tahoe-preparatory-tx0tpd7snn94) — Lake Tahoe Preparatory