Line Cook - Boston Catering Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Flexible Schedules

Meal Discount

Beverage Perks

Mental Health Support

EAP

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Boston is seeking Catering Kitchen Line Cooks who craft dishes from scratch with uncompromising quality and hospitality. You will join a team that values craftsmanship, food safety, and operational excellence, and you’ll work across a fast-paced catering kitchen.

We offer flexible shifts, opportunities to grow, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including health, dental, and vision coverage, plus meal discounts and other perks.

Qualifications

• Team collaboration ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute techniques under the direction of the Catering General Manager.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure the proper temperature of food and equipment.
• Actively set up and break down workstations and prepare for upcoming shifts.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen surfaces, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Follow all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Assist chefs in preparing food and attending to culinary tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Food quality & safety

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Catering Kitchen Line Cooks make all our dishes from scratch with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality and work together as a team to prepare dishes according to Tatte standards while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

We expect our Catering Kitchen Line Cooks to:

• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness
• Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings
• Ideally have at least 1 year of experience working successfully in a fast paced kitchen environment

Catering Kitchen Line Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Execute techniques under the direction of the Catering General Manager
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure the proper temperature of food and equipment
• Actively set up and break down workstations and prepare for upcoming shifts
• Wash and disinfect kitchen surfaces, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Follow all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Assist chefs in preparing food and attending to culinary tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
• Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

Required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen environment

Preferred

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, Cook, or in a similar kitchen environment
• Experience working in catering, restaurant, or food production operations

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $18.50–$21.00/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation time after 1 year of full-time service
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• 50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.