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# Meal Plating Associate at CookUnity

- **Company:** CookUnity
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Compensation:** $19–$21/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://careers.cookunity.com/open-roles?gh_jid=7726019003

## 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](http://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](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity/).
- 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.

## About CookUnity

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CookUnity is a chef-to-consumer meal delivery marketplace that connects award-winning chefs with food lovers nationwide, delivering restaurant-quality, ready-to-eat meals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Brooklyn, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2015 (operations began in 2018)
- **Founders**: Mateo Marietti (Co-Founder & CEO), Clara F. Quiroga (Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer), Lucia Cisilotto (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Meal Delivery, Food Technology
- **Target customers**: B2C (individual consumers seeking convenient, high-quality meals) and B2B (corporate, healthcare, and education organizations via a business subscription program)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We empower chefs everywhere to nourish the world through our shared love of great food." [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)

## Products & Services
- **CookUnity Meal Subscription (B2C)**: A flexible, weekly subscription service offering 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 meals per week. Customers choose from a rotating menu of 300+ dishes crafted by 150+ chefs, with options for various dietary needs. Meals are delivered fresh (chilled) and require simple heating. [cookunity.com](https://www.cookunity.com/)
- **CookUnity Business Subscription Program (B2B)**: A service bringing chef-made meals to organizations in healthcare, corporate, and education settings, delivered directly to facilities, offices, or homes. [cookunity.com](https://www.cookunity.com/)
- **Ingredients Club**: An account executive role listed on LinkedIn suggests a new offering focused on selling ingredients or pantry items to consumers or chefs. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$350.0M** (latest data available). Total Funding of **$408.5M** across 13 rounds. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Insight Partners, AngelPad, Fuel Venture Capital. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/cookunity/__P543_MzuCoszYwzR-JZBLWWdl5JTaKWaKDdJTbQ3U_U)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Headcount growth**: 1,700+ team members, with a **55.9% year-over-year increase** in employees. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity) | [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
    - **Scale**: Over **50 million meals delivered** to date. [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
    - **Geographic expansion**: 8 kitchen locations across the US (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle) and Toronto, Canada. [cookunity.com](https://www.cookunity.com/)
    - **Acquisitions**: Acquired three companies: flavrs, Cookin (Dec 2024), and Fraiche (May 2025), indicating aggressive market consolidation. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/cookunity/__P543_MzuCoszYwzR-JZBLWWdl5JTaKWaKDdJTbQ3U_U)
    - **Employee confidence**: 91% of team members believe in CookUnity's future success (Engagement Survey, May '25). [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Chef-Direct Model**: A unique marketplace that directly connects independent chefs with consumers, allowing chefs to build their own businesses and reach a national audience. This creates a differentiated value proposition vs. traditional meal kits or prepared meal services.
- **Unmatched Variety**: A rotating menu of 300+ dishes from over 150 chefs, offering a breadth of cuisines and dietary options that competitors struggle to match.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Operates a Returnable Packaging Program (2.3M+ reused bags) and prioritizes responsible sourcing, differentiating on environmental impact. [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
- **B2B Channel**: Expanding beyond direct-to-consumer into corporate and healthcare wellness, opening a new, high-growth revenue stream.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to open new kitchen locations across the US and Canada.
- **B2B Growth**: Scaling the business subscription program to serve more organizations.
- **Vertical Integration & Acquisitions**: Integrating recent acquisitions (flavrs, Cookin, Fraiche) to expand technology, talent, and market share.
- **Chef Empowerment**: Deepening the platform's value for chefs to attract and retain top culinary talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: The company is driven by a mission to "make quality food accessible to everyone" and "improve our food system's fairness and sustainability." The culture is described as collaborative and focused on empowering chefs. [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
- **Flexibility**: 30% of employees embrace flex work, suggesting a hybrid or remote-friendly policy for many roles. [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; and a wellness benefit. [careers.cookunity.com](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
- **Growth Trajectory**: With 55.9% YoY headcount growth and active acquisitions, the company is in a high-growth phase, offering significant career advancement opportunities.
- **Global Team**: A diverse workforce spanning 17+ countries (including the US, Argentina, Peru, Canada, Spain, and Brazil), providing an international work environment. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity)
- **Engineering & Product**: A strong technical team (101 people in technical roles) with talent sourced from companies like Amazon, Mercado Libre, and PedidosYa, suggesting a sophisticated tech culture. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity)

## Sources
1. [CookUnity Careers Page](https://careers.cookunity.com/)
2. [CookUnity LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cookunity)
3. [CookUnity Official Website](https://www.cookunity.com/)
4. [Tracxn Company Profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/cookunity/__P543_MzuCoszYwzR-JZBLWWdl5JTaKWaKDdJTbQ3U_U)

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