Line Cook at Kendall Square

Life Alive, LLC.; Kendall Square (MA); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible schedule

PTO / Vacation time (full-time)

Job summary

Life Alive in Kendall Square is hiring a Line Cook to prepare recipes for our vibrant community. The role requires a passion for our menu and dedication to providing excellent guest service.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality food preparation and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. Strong collaboration within the team is essential. Full-time perks include health insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of employment in a similar role.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stock and prepare stations for service.
• Communicate product needs to back-of-house and managers-on-duty.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Guest service focus

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Knowledge of menu offerings

Job description

Line Cook (bump your pay to $18.50 + per hour in 90 days) at Kendall Square

Job Category: Retail Operations

Requisition Number: LINEC001666

• Posted: May 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate: $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Life Alive at Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

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:

• Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stock and prepare stations for service.
• Communicate product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieve a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

You must be able to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reach and grasp overhead
• Lift and carry items weighing 50+ lbs
• 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 (full time)

Minimum 1 year of employment and must 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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