Kitchen Chef — Weekday & Weekend Shifts at mealmarket.io (Lake Tahoe Preparatory)Kitchen Chef — Weekday & Weekend Shifts

Description:

We're hiring Kitchen Chefs for our South Lake Tahoe location. We have two part-time positions available:

Weekday Chef — Cover one daily meal service shift, Monday through Friday. Weekend Chef — Cover brunch and dinner service on Saturdays and Sundays (And extra hours weekly if available).

Both roles are hands-on cooking positions in a school kitchen serving healthy, nutritious meals to student athletes. You'll prep, cook, plate, and maintain the kitchen during your shifts. This is real cooking with real purpose — every meal you make directly fuels young athletes' performance.

Pay is $23-$28/hr based on experience.

If you're a solid cook looking for consistent part-time hours in one of the most beautiful places in California — we'd love to hear from you.

--- Responsibilities:

• Prep and cook meals for your assigned shifts following established menus and recipes
• Execute service — plating, timing, and quality control throughout the meal
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization during and after your shift
• Follow all food safety protocols — proper temperatures, sanitation, labeling, and FIFO rotation
• Communicate with the Food and Beverage director on prep lists, inventory needs, and any issues
• Receive and properly store deliveries as needed
• Support brunch service on weekends including egg cookery, breakfast proteins, and brunch specials (weekend position)
• Adapt meals for dietary restrictions and athlete nutrition requirements
• Keep equipment clean and report any maintenance needs

--- Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional cooking experience
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
• Current Food Handler's Certificate (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and cook consistently at volume
• Reliable and punctual — your shift depends on you showing up ready
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Good communication skills
• Reliable transportation to South Lake Tahoe

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with institutional, school, or athletic dining
• Familiarity with batch cooking and high-volume meal prep
• Comfort with egg cookery and brunch-style service (weekend position)
• Knowledge of sports nutrition or macro-balanced meal preparation
• Experience with various cuisines and cooking methods

--- Benefits:

• $23-$28/hr based on experience
• Consistent weekly hours — weekday or weekend schedule
• Work in beautiful South Lake Tahoe — skiing, hiking, and the lake right outside your door
• Cook healthy food that directly impacts student athletes' performance
• Meals provided during shifts
• Opportunity for additional hours as operations grow