Dishwasher at Union Square

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Yoga

Mental Health Support (full-time)

401(k) with vesting

Health insurance

Dental + Vision coverage (full-time)

Education & training

Flexible schedule

PTO

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Somerville, MA is seeking a Back Of House Team Member to join our kitchen crew. You will maintain cleanliness, stock inventory, and help achieve a 6-minute ticket time while ensuring high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

Prepare dishes and stations for service and communicate needs to BOH and managers-on-duty. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and alignment with Life Alive's mission and values; full-time opportunities offer comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience with Life Alive's menu offerings is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a kitchen team.
• Strong focus on guest service and hospitality.
• Willingness to live and share Life Alive's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed.
• Support ticket times goal of 6 minutes or less.
• Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chop vegetables, prepare sauces).
• Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stock and prep stations for service.
• Communicate product needs to BOH and MODs.
• Assist in maintaining quality and consistency of dishes.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Guest service

Life Alive values

Job description

Union Square
20 Prospect Street
Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Union Square
20 Prospect Street
Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Our Back Of House Team Member should be someone who:

• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You will:

• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed
• Helps achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables or preparing sauces)
• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Communicates product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

You must be able to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reaching and grasping overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation

• Free and discounted Yoga
• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community
• PTO/vacation time (for full time)*

*Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time.

If you align with our Mission and Values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you’ll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer . Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

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