Line Cook at Union Square

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free and discounted Yoga

Free Mental Health Support

401(k) with vesting match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Education and professional development

Flexible schedule

PTO/vacation (full-time)

Community inclusion

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Somerville, MA seeks a Front of House Non-Service Team Member who truly loves our menu and our mindful culture. You will prepare recipes per standard procedures, stock stations, and coordinate with BOH and managers on duty to ensure smooth service.

This role emphasizes guest service, teamwork, and a willingness to adapt to guest requests. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintain station cleanliness, and help us deliver Life Alive's wellness-centered dining

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and knowledge of Life Alive's menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• Great focus on guest service.
• Live Life Alive's values and mission.

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

Values alignment

Stamina

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

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