Part-Time Weekend Prep & Production Chef
Nourished Well Meals
Austin, TX 78744
$30/hour | Approximately 14–17 hours per weekend
Nourished Well Meals is a small, family-owned meal prep business specializing in organic, healthy, high-quality meals that still taste amazing. Our menu changes every week and includes items such as Protein Cookie Dough Bars, Sweet Potato Burgers, Steak Salads, and other fresh, nutrient-focused meals.
We are looking for an experienced, dependable, and friendly Weekend Prep & Production Chef to join our small team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, works efficiently, can follow recipes accurately, and is comfortable with a new menu each week.
This position is needed at least through December for maternity leave coverage, with the opportunity to continue longer-term if it is a great fit.
Schedule & Pay
- $30/hour
- Approximately 14–17 hours per weekend
- Must be available Saturdays and Sundays between 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Up to 8 hours each day
- Weekend availability is required
- Weekly recipes and menu information are provided on Fridays
Saturday — Prep Day
Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing and portioning meats
- Washing and cutting vegetables
- Making sauces, marinades, and dressings
- Preparing and baking items such as protein bars and other baked goods
- Measuring and organizing ingredients for Sunday production
- Following weekly recipes and prep instructions
- Keeping your work area clean and organized
Sunday — Cook & Assembly Day
Responsibilities may include:
- Cooking proteins, vegetables, grains, sauces, and other menu components
- Following recipes and portioning instructions accurately
- Assembling finished meals
- Portioning meals into glass containers
- Maintaining consistency across large batches of meals
- Working efficiently with the rest of the team to complete production
- Keeping the kitchen and workstation organized throughout the shift
A dedicated dish person will assist with dishes and general cleanup.
Experience & Requirements
- Previous culinary experience required — restaurant, catering, meal prep, private chef, or other professional kitchen experience is welcome
- Culinary education or culinary school experience is preferred but not required
- Current Food Handler's License/Certification
- Comfortable learning and preparing a different menu every week
- Able to accurately follow provided recipes while also being flexible when adjustments are needed
- Must work quickly and efficiently without sacrificing food quality
- Comfortable standing for long periods
- Reliable transportation to our Austin kitchen
- Dependable and consistently available for weekend shifts
- Must be comfortable working as part of a small team
Who We're Looking For
We care just as much about personality and reliability as culinary ability. We are a small family business, so we want someone who is friendly, easy to talk to, positive, and works well with others.
The right person is someone who can take direction without needing constant supervision, communicate when they have questions, jump in where needed, and genuinely enjoy being part of a team.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in making beautiful, high-quality food and can commit to the position through at least December, (Maternity leave for boss.) We would love to find someone interested in staying with Nourished Well Meals longer-term.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
