Plant-Based Kitchen Sous Chef I — Growth & Benefits

Life Alive LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% meal discount

Free/discounted Yoga

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Free Mental Health Support

401(k) retirement plan with vesting

Education & professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Life Alive LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Hourly Sous Chef I to support culinary operations in our Washington, D.C. West End cafe.

You will assist with daily prep, maintain high food standards, and collaborate with the Sous Chef II and General Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations. The role requires scratch-cooking knowledge, the ability to work under pressure, and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in kitchen operations and scratch-cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Passionate about Life Alive's mission and planet-friendly cuisine.
• 75% meal discount and yoga benefits for staff.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Free mental health support for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a vesting match.
• Education and professional development opportunities, including culinary training.
• Flexible schedule supporting personal goals and lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Execution & Quality Control: Complete daily prep and culinary projects; prepare items per recipes and standards; ensure consistency and quality of all dishes; conduct regular taste tests for flavor and presentation.
• Operations & Kitchen Management: Maintain a stocked, clean, organized kitchen; assist with ordering; coordinate with Front of House to adjust production based on inventory.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper handling, temperature logs, and proper storage.
• Team Development: Assist in training and developing Back of House staff.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Scratch-cooking

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Job description

Life Alive LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Hourly Sous Chef I to support culinary operations in our Washington, D.C. West End cafe.

You will assist with daily prep, maintain high food standards, and collaborate with the Sous Chef II and General Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations. The role requires scratch-cooking knowledge, the ability to work under pressure, and strong organizational and leadership skills.