Lead Prep Cook

Why work at this company?We make food that has a real impact on people's lives; we're serious about the work we do but leave room to laugh, have fun and enjoy work.Who we areWe are a prepared meal company focusing on delivering delicious meals to clients in CT. Our staff work as part of a team and we have a respectful, clean and very organized kitchen. This is a great position for someone looking to get their foot in the door and grow within the company.Job Description:We cook real food for real people.No shortcuts. No mystery ingredients. At The Strong Kitchen, we prep and deliver scratch-made, chef-quality meals to people who actually care what goes into their bodies — and we're looking for someone who feels the same way about their craft.If you love the rhythm of a kitchen, take pride in your knife work, and show up ready to move — keep reading.What you'll do: Run prep like a pro. You'll own ingredient prep, batch cooking, portion accuracy, food safety, and help keep the kitchen operating like a well-oiled machine. This isn't corporate cafeteria work — the food we make matters to the people eating it.What we're looking for: 3+ years of kitchen experience, solid food safety knowledge, efficient knife skills and someone who is dedicated to the outcome and cares on a personal level, about the quality of their work. Leadership personality a must. ServSafe preferred. Driver's license required.The details: Wed–Sat | 6AM–2PM | $800/week | 4 day workweek Full-time | PTO | Employee discount | Personal Days | Weekly meal stipendLocation: Hamden, CT 06517