Prep Chef
Matchaful Culinary Lab – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY
About Matchaful:
Matchaful offers sustainable Japanese matcha and plant-based, gluten-free food. With nine cafés across NYC, we’re leading the plant-based, high-integrity matcha movement through sustainability, creativity, and clean ingredients. Our Culinary Lab in Clinton Hill is where we craft our signature latte concentrates (Oishii Berry, Hazelnut Matcha, PB Miso), gluten-free pastries, breakfast parfaits, and more. It’s an inspiring space built for creativity, teamwork, and innovation — and we’re looking for a dedicated Prep Chef to join our growing team.
Job Summary
As a Prep Chef, you’ll help produce and package our grab-and-go food, parfaits, concentrates, and gluten-free baked goods. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about organic, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free food, love following recipes precisely, and take pride in clean, efficient work. We’re seeking a kind, reliable, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a collaborative kitchen environment but can also self-manage and perform under pressure.
Responsibilities
Prepare large-batch foods following recipes and production standards.
Prepare parfaits, grab-and-go items, concentrates, and other Culinary Lab products
Maintain consistency in texture, appearance, portioning, and overall product quality
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment
Ensure quality control and consistency for all products
Pack, label, and organize products for café distribution
Assist with inventory, deliveries, and kitchen maintenance
Communicate clearly with team members and managers
Support recipe testing and continuous process improvements
Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures, with particular attention to gluten-free production
Qualifications
1+ year culinary, pastry, baking, or food production experience required
Experience with prep or baking ideally in a professional kitchen
Comfortable following recipes precisely and working with a scale and standardized measurements
Familiarity with gluten-free baking and/or plant-based food is a plus
NYC Food Handler’s License (required to obtain within 30 days)
Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and efficiency
Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 25 lbs
Positive attitude, adaptability, and a love of teamwork
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (occasional weekend day if needed)
Compensation & Benefits
$20/hour (commensurate with experience)
River Health Plan stipend
Accrued Paid Time Off
Team incentives and growth opportunities
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
How to Apply
If you’re excited about sustainable food, teamwork, and continual growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply with your resume and a short note on why you’d be a great fit for our Culinary Lab team. Join us in shaping the future of plant-based food at Matchaful.