Line Cook at Harvard Square

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free yoga

Free mental health support

401(k) with vesting match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Education and professional development

Flexible schedule

PTO/vacation time

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Cambridge is seeking a Front of House Non-Service Team Member to join our vibrant team. You will support guests, coordinate with BOH, and maintain clean, efficient service stations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, fast-paced service, and a commitment to Life Alive's wellness-focused menu. It is a full-time position with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion and knowledge of Life Alive's menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• Excellent focus on guest service.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Guest service

Job description

Our Front of House Non- Service 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:

• 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).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

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)*.
  *Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time employment

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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