Effortlessly Healthy is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Meal Plater to join our food production team.
The Meal Plater is responsible for portioning, assembling, and packaging prepared meals according to company recipes, production sheets, and quality standards. This role requires accuracy, speed, cleanliness, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9am-5pm
Responsibilities
- Portion proteins, vegetables, starches, sauces, and other meal components.
- Assemble meals according to recipes, photos, and production instructions.
- Use the correct containers, lids, inserts, and portion cups.
- Make sure every meal contains the correct ingredients and portion sizes.
- Label, date, seal, count, and organize completed meals.
- Identify and properly handle special diets, allergens, and modified meals.
- Inspect food for quality, freshness, appearance, and correct temperature.
- Keep the plating area clean, organized, and fully stocked.
- Follow all food-safety, sanitation, handwashing, and glove-use procedures.
- Communicate missing food, incorrect portions, shortages, or production issues immediately.
- Help reduce waste by following portion standards.
- Assist with packaging, cleaning, sanitation, dishes, and other production duties as needed.
- Complete assigned meal counts within production deadlines.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen or food-production environment.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
- Basic counting and measurement skills.
- Previous food-service, kitchen, packaging, meal-prep, or assembly-line experience is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, lift, and carry items.
- Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work around hot food, cold food, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
- Ability to wear gloves, hair restraints, uniforms, and other required protective equipment.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is dependable, focused, organized, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality meals. Employees must be able to accept direction, work with urgency, maintain a clean workstation, and contribute positively to the production team.
About Effortlessly Healthy
Effortlessly Healthy is a growing Rochester-based food company providing healthy prepared meals, catering, healthcare nutrition services, cafeteria products, and wholesale food options throughout the community.
To apply, please submit your resume and availability
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
