Prep Lead for Meal Prep Company Part Time (Downtown San Diego)

Job Title: Prep Lead – Macro Meal Prep SD Part Time Location: Downtown San Diego Employment Type: Part-time Reports To: Head Chef Pay: $23.00 per hour Hours: Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Monday 5:30AM-2:30PM About Us: Macro Meal Prep San Diego is a fast-growing meal prep company committed to providing healthy, chef-crafted meals to busy individuals and families. We pride ourselves on quality, consistency, and innovation, and we’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team and scale our operations. Job Summary: The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in the weekly operations of the kitchen. You’ll help lead food preparation and packaging for large-scale production, ensure consistency in food quality, and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for healthy food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can balance creativity with structure. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Executive Chef in planning weekly meal prep menus and testing new recipes Oversee daily kitchen operations and prep line Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring all food is prepared and portioned to spec Monitor production timelines to ensure efficient meal prep and packaging Enforce food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures in accordance with health codes Assist in quality control – from taste to presentation to packaging Support special dietary accommodations and allergen management Fill in for the Executive Chef as needed Requirements: 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Line Cook, or similar role in high-volume kitchens Experience in meal prep or catering operations preferred Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen organization, and batch cooking Leadership and team management skills Excellent time management and multitasking abilities Culinary degree or equivalent experience is a plus ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification Perks: Consistent schedule Opportunities for growth and leadership Free meals, paid breaks and employee meal discounts Collaborative and supportive team environment