Meal Prep Cook & Delivery Driver

MEAL PREP KITCHEN TEAM MEMBER & DELIVERY DRIVER
Monday–Thursday | Full-Time | No Nights or Weekends

Katie’s Plates is a growing local meal-delivery company looking for a dependable, hardworking person to join our kitchen team in Irondale.

This is a hands-on position that combines food preparation, kitchen production, packaging, cleaning, and local meal delivery. Our team prepares hundreds of fresh meals each week, so we need someone who enjoys staying busy, works well with others, and takes pride in doing things correctly.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time, Monday through Thursday
• Early mornings through the afternoon
• No Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shifts
• Start and finish times may vary slightly depending on weekly order volume

PAY

• Starting at $16 per hour
• Opportunities for raises as skills, speed, and responsibilities increase
• Guaranteed tips earned while making delivery routes (tips range from $50 to $110 per delivery route)
• Mileage reimbursement for delivery routes ($0.37-$0.42/mile - range according to local gas prices)
• Overtime may occasionally be available and is calculated by the week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare ingredients by chopping, measuring, mixing, and portioning
• Assist with cooking and assembling meals
• Package and label customer orders accurately
• Follow recipes, portioning instructions, and food-safety procedures
• Keep workstations, equipment, and shared kitchen areas clean
• Help load and organize delivery orders
• Make local meal deliveries using your own reliable vehicle
• Double-check orders and routes for accuracy
• Work efficiently as part of a close-knit production team

THE RIGHT PERSON WILL BE

• Dependable and consistently on time
• Comfortable working on their feet in a busy kitchen
• Focused and able to stay engaged throughout the shift
• Able to follow detailed instructions and recipes
• Positive, respectful, and willing to help wherever needed
• Careful with details, especially when packaging and delivering orders
• Able to work independently without constant supervision
• Interested in learning and taking on more responsibility over time

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal vehicle and current automobile insurance
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
• Reliable transportation to our Irondale kitchen
• Food-service or commercial-kitchen experience is helpful but not required for the right person

WHY WORK WITH KATIE’S PLATES?

• Four-day workweek
• No nights or weekends
• Friendly, locally owned business
• Positive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to learn multiple areas of a growing food business
• Raises available as you become faster, more skilled, and more dependable
• Additional earnings through delivery tips

TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé or a brief work history through Indeed. In your application, tell us why this Monday–Thursday schedule interests you and what reliability means to you in a team environment.

Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you consistently available Monday through Thursday between the hours of 5 AM and 5:30 PM? (actual schedule will vary)
• Do you have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current insurance?
• Are you able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds?
• Briefly describe your most recent work experience.
• What does being dependable mean to you in a team environment?

Work Location: In person