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Local Meal Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Employee Meal Cook

Mullen, NE

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Position Summary A vital element of this position is the planning and preparation of employee meals ... Regularly scheduled shuttle trips to our local town of Mullen, NE and the larger trading center of ...

... Local meal discounts, paid breaks and a flexible schedule to meet your personal needs. Starting ... Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks, which may include planning for each shift, monitoring ...

Sr Meeting Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Support in-person meetings as assigned local and out of the area. * Negotiate contracts and include ... Negotiate AM/PM breaks, meals as appropriate, meeting space and audio-visual requirements with ...

... Local meal discounts, paid breaks and a flexible schedule to meet your personal needs. Starting ... Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks, which may include planning for each shift, monitoring ...

... Local meal discounts, paid breaks and a flexible schedule to meet your personal needs. Starting ... Shift Managers perform a variety of tasks, which may include planning for each shift, monitoring ...

Prepare a menu for the week, ensuring meals are planned and ready to reduce stress on busy days ... Run local errands such as dry cleaning, groceries, gift wrapping, returns. * May include doggie ...

Prepare a menu for the week, ensuring meals are planned and ready to reduce stress on busy days ... Run local errands such as dry cleaning, groceries, gift wrapping, returns. * May include doggie ...

Prepare a menu for the week, ensuring meals are planned and ready to reduce stress on busy days ... Run local errands such as dry cleaning, groceries, gift wrapping, returns. * May include doggie ...

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How much do local meal planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for local meal planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are local meal planners?

Local meal planners are professionals who help individuals or families create meal plans using locally sourced ingredients. They focus on designing nutritious, budget-friendly menus that highlight seasonal and regional foods. Local meal planners may also offer grocery shopping guidance, recipe suggestions, and tips for reducing food waste. Their services support healthy eating habits and strengthen connections to local food systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Local Meal Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Local Meal Planner, you need strong knowledge of nutrition, menu planning, and local food sourcing, often supported by a background in dietetics or culinary arts. Familiarity with meal planning software, recipe databases, and inventory management systems is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, creativity, and organizational skills help you tailor meal plans to individual preferences and dietary requirements. These skills ensure nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meal plans that meet clients' needs while making the most of local ingredients.

What is the difference between Local Meal Planner vs Personal Chef?

AspectLocal Meal PlannerPersonal Chef
CredentialsNutrition certifications, dietitian or nutritionist credentials often preferredCulinary training, chef certifications, cooking experience
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote or client-site meal planning, sometimes in grocery stores or health clinicsPrivate kitchens, events, or client homes, hands-on cooking
Industry UsageHealth, wellness, and diet-focused servicesLuxury, entertainment, and personal service sectors
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking diet plans, meal prep, or nutrition adviceClients wanting customized, prepared meals and in-person cooking

While both roles focus on food and meal services, a Local Meal Planner primarily develops diet plans and meal schedules, often remotely, emphasizing nutrition. A Personal Chef provides hands-on cooking and meal preparation in clients' homes, offering a more personalized culinary experience. Understanding these differences helps clients choose the right service based on their needs.

How does a Local Meal Planner typically work with clients and local food suppliers to create customized meal plans?

A Local Meal Planner often collaborates closely with clients to assess dietary preferences, nutritional goals, and any allergies or restrictions. They also build relationships with local farmers, markets, and food suppliers to source fresh, seasonal ingredients. This dual collaboration ensures that meal plans are not only tailored to the client's needs but also emphasize local and sustainable options. Regular communication with both clients and suppliers is key to keeping menus exciting and relevant, and the role may involve coordinating deliveries or pickups to streamline the process.
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Infographic showing various Local Meal Planner job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,720 per year, or $41.7 per hour.
Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Graphic Packaging Holding

Stone Mountain, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 9 hours ago


Graphic Packaging International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

MAINTENANCE PLANNER SCHEDULER JOB SUMMARY:

This position supports the maintenance planning functions and utilizes a systems approach to coordinate the estimating and planning of both mechanical and electrical work. The scope of work will include job scoping, labor estimating, material identification and procurement.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Support planning activities for the area supervisor and area maintenance technicians
  • Create job plans for repetitive maintenance procedures
  • Manage SAP work order backlog for area of responsibility, including mechanical and electrical work orders
  • Plan, estimate cost and completion time, schedule jobs in area of responsibility
  •  Manage parts for work orders
  • Maintain professional working relationships with vendors.
  • Leads weekly and shutdown planning with Operation Managers
  • Maintain an accurate and up to date work order list in SAP using proper codes
  • Estimated hours by operation step
  • Ensure parts are delivered and on site for all planned work orders
  • Meet all job planning package requirements
  • Bill of material management and optimization
  • Monitor temporary repairs
  • Coordinate entering of requisitions (material and service)
  • Entering PMs into the SAP system
  • Tracking the PM Performance 
  • Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

MECHANICAL SKILLS:

Mechanical

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of related training and experience
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years of Maintenance experience
  • Minimum of 2 (two) years on Maintenance Planning experience with knowledge of recognized maintenance planning practices.
  • Up to 15% of local travel requirement

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

 

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

  • General schedule is 7 am - 3 pm (M-F).
  • Employees are required to work overtime to include up to 12-hour shifts including weekends.
  • Employees must be willing to work alternate schedules that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Lifting to 20 lbs. frequently (11-33% of the time) and lifting 21-60 lbs. occasionally (1-10% of the time)
  • Requires use of both feet frequently
  • Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions continuously
  • Requires right- and left-hand coordination
  • Ability to stand, climb, walk, kneel and crouch frequently (34-66% of the time)
  • Ability to bend, squat, reach above shoulder and at waist or lower, twist, stretch, push/pull with force up to 45 lbs., carry, grasp with force up to 90 lbs. and finger occasionally (1-33% of the time)
  • Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
  • Pushing (occasionally) horizontal at a self-selected height with a force of 35 lbs. indoors on a smooth and inclined surface to complete fabrication of requested items to perform mechanical and electrical services to ensure plant operations
  • Reading computer screens or other electronic devices
  • Use of various hands and electrical tools and equipment
  • Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
  • PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

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