What is the salary range for the Production Prep Cook role at Cookunity?

The salary range for the Production Prep Cook position at Cookunity is USD 20+/hr.

Where is the Production Prep Cook role at Cookunity located?

The Production Prep Cook position at Cookunity is based in New York, New York, United States. This is an on-site position.

What type of employment is the Production Prep Cook role at Cookunity?

The Production Prep Cook position at Cookunity is a Internship role.

Production Prep Cook — Cookunity

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.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Production Prep Cook to support high-volume kitchen operations by preparing ingredients and components for meal assembly. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing prep tasks with precision and efficiency to ensure all dishes meet quality, consistency, and food safety standards.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in structured kitchen environments and takes pride in clean, consistent execution.

What You’ll Do

Ingredient Preparation

Wash, cut, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production needs
Execute prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, cooking grains, and preparing sauces

Batch Cooking & Component Production

Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and yields to meet quality standards
Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, stored, and organized

Quality & Food Safety

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients (FIFO)

Production Support

Work efficiently to meet daily prep quotas and production timelines
Assist with inventory prep and waste minimization

Team Collaboration

Coordinate with kitchen leads and plating teams to ensure smooth production flow
Communicate any shortages, delays, or quality issues in real time

What We’re Looking For

Experience in a professional kitchen or high-volume food production environment preferred
Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques
Ability to follow recipes and standardized processes with precision
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Spanish proficiency is a plus

Role Details

Hourly, non-exempt position
Kitchen / food production environment
May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on production needs

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

$20—$23 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
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.
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.

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