2nd Shift Commissary Prep Cook

Barriques Market; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established local and family-owned company as a 2nd shift Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook. This role is crucial in ensuring our café locations are stocked with fresh, high-quality food items. If you thrive in a predictable, production-style kitchen environment and enjoy working behind the scenes, this opportunity is perfect for you. You'll be responsible for preparing and packaging food items while adhering to food safety standards. Enjoy a relaxed work environment with great perks, including free coffee drinks during your shift and discounts on food and merchandise.

Benefits

Free Coffee Drinks

30% Discount on Non-Alcohol Products

15% Discount on Alcoholic Items

Health and Dental Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Previous experience in a prep or production kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow recipes to produce deli items for cafes.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain a clean workstation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Processors

Blenders

Scales

Heating Devices

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented 2nd shift Commissary Kitchen Prep Cook to join our back-of-house team. Just like our daytime prep team, this role is essential to ensuring our café locations are stocked with fresh, high-quality, ready-to-serve food items. If you enjoy working behind the scenes and thrive in a predictable, production-style kitchen environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and follow recipes precisely to produce a variety of deli items used in the cafes
• Execute daily prep and packaging tasks according to established production schedules.
• Weigh, portion, label, and package food items efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Meet daily production and packaging deadlines with consistency.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as food processors, blenders, scales, and heating devices safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout your shift, including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
• Report any equipment issues or maintenance needs to management promptly.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Previous experience in a prep or production kitchen is preferred.
• Comfortable taking feedback and seeking clarify when needed.
• Dependable, adaptable and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work independently and stay productive with minimal supervision.
• Valid drivers license required with clean driving record.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule within the hours of 2pm and 12am, Sunday-Thursday (some flexibility to flex as needed).
• The same great perks our cafe staff receives: free coffee drinks while on shift, 30% non-alcohol products (food and merchandise), and 15% discount on alcoholic items.
• Competitive pay.
• Health and dental insurance after 60 days of full time status (30 hours or more).
• Relaxed , predictable work environment with a well-established local and family-owned company.