Mesa Cafe Line Cook

Boxcar Coffee Roasters; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

50% in-house food discount

20% retail item discount

Free drinks at bar anytime

Free drink token per week

Free bag of coffee per week

Ecopass availability

Job summary

Boxcar Coffee Roasters in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Line Cook to join a vibrant cafe and bakery program. The role blends bread making, jams, and toast production with fast-paced line prep, service orientation, and teamwork across BOH and FOH.

Shifts include mornings with flexibility and weekend availability. The ideal candidate has BOH kitchen experience or a strong interest, willingness to lift up to 35 lbs, and a passion for quality and guest hospitality.

Qualifications

• BOH kitchen experience or strong interest in line cook work.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Venturesome, reliable, and safety-conscious with knives, slicer and oven.
• Willing to work weekends and shift flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Prep foods per recipes, including spreads, marinades, and jams.
• Batch produce ready-to-eat items and assemble meals to order.
• Bake bread and dough as part of daily production.
• Weigh portions accurately and maintain food safety standards.
• Communicate prep needs and keep your station organized.
• Cross-train on register to support FOH during peak times.

Skills

Knife skills

Slicing & dicing

Baking bread

Food prep

Multitasking

Tools

Slicer

Food processor

Induction burner

Job description

FT/PT Line Cook

Job Description

Who we are:

Boxcar is a quality focused food and beverage company located in beautiful Boulder Colorado. We operate an award winning coffee wholesale program along with two dynamic and vibrant cafe spaces with extensive bakery and food programs. Since 2010 we have strived to be best in class in all that we do while prioritizing employee growth and quality of life. Our mission is to Up Lift Lives and we do this through small but meaningful actions day in and day out such as serving delicious coffee and food with kindness or working continuously to improve systems and processes that benefit employees, customers and partners alike.

What the job is:

As a Line Cook, you'll use quality ingredients to produce food that is both approachable and classic, but with twists that keep it fresh. You'll be mixing dough and baking bread, roasting veggies and meats, cooking jams and sauces, and serving picture-worthy toasts, so versatility, creativity, and an eagerness for new foods are a must. This is an all-encompassing kitchen production, not your average coffee shop food re-heat. This position involves interacting with fellow cooks, barista staff, and guests daily, and helping to facilitate an efficient and supportive work environment. We are looking for service-oriented people who either have BOH experience or have an interest in BOH kitchen work. This could be a full-time position with an expected work time of 40 hours a week but we are also open to multiple PT positions with less hours. Shifts will be scheduled two weeks out. Shift flexibility is preferred, and some weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities:

• Prep food according to recipes, including, but not limited to, spreads, marinades, and jams, using a variety of equipment such as hand mixers, food processors, and induction burners, and be able to multiply yield sizes.
• Complete required trainings to ensure competency and safety when working with knives, automatic slicer, etc.
• Multitask between prep work and fulfilling orders through a ticketing system.
• Assemble meals to order according to plating examples and measurements provided.
• Batch produce ready-to-eat food for later consumption, including sandwiches, salads, etc.
• Make dough and bake loaves as part of daily sandwich bread production.
• Weigh out precise pars of meat, cheese, and veggies for menu items using an automatic slicer and scales.
• Comply with food safety guidelines regarding food preparation, storage, and serving to avoid contamination.
• Wash dishes using an industrial dishwasher or a 3-bay sink before letting them dry and returning them to their proper spot.
• Clearly communicate prep lists and other needs for next day production.
• Receive and put away food and operational goods orders from vendors when necessary.
• Report any issues with food or equipment to your manager in a timely manner.
• Cross-train on register to be able to support the FOH during busier times.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a professional demeanor in dealing with guests and co-workers alike.
• Perform other small tasks (such as cleaning, stocking, etc) as necessary

Available Shifts:

• Line Cook: 6am-2pm
• Line Cook: 8:30am-4:30pm

Expectations:

• Timeliness - Show up to work on time and prepared to start your shift
• Cleanliness - Maintain cleanliness of yourself, your workstation and work environment as a whole
• Safety - Be cognizant of the safety of yourself and others in regards to your work environment, especially with knives, the slicer, and oven
• Hospitality - Strive to ensure the guest receives the best possible experience, whether you are in a customer facing position or not
• Kindness - Be kind to yourself and your teammates

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs regularly
• Ability to stand and move around for multiple hours
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for possible delivery aspects of position

Benefits/Compensation:

• $19-22/hr; starting wage based on experience
• Sick Pay
• Ecopass availability
• 50% in-house food discount
• 20% retail item discount
• Free drinks at bar anytime
• Free drink token per week
• Free bag of coffee per week

Location: Table Mesa/South Boulder