Plant-Forward Prep Cook — Flexible Hours & Free Yoga

Life Alive; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Yoga

Mental Health Support

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible schedule

Education and professional development

Job summary

Life Alive in Washington, DC is seeking a Vegetable Prep Cook for a part-time, on-site role in our West End location. You will master cold prep, wash, peel, chop produce, and assemble salads and grain bowls with care to our plant-forward standards.

You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, work well with teammates, maintain hygiene, and help manage cold storage. This position offers hands-on layout in a supportive, wellness-focused cafe.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to perform cold prep tasks and knife work.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Master cold prep tasks: washing, peeling, chopping and portioning of peak-season produce.
• Assemble high-quality cold menu items, ensuring salads and grain bowls meet standards.
• Maintain organization and hygiene on the cold line and storage.
• Support kitchen teammates during peak service to maintain speed and quality.

Skills

Stamina

Knife skills

Teamwork

Hygiene

Physical fitness

Job description

Life Alive in Washington, DC is seeking a Vegetable Prep Cook for a part-time, on-site role in our West End location. You will master cold prep, wash, peel, chop produce, and assemble salads and grain bowls with care to our plant-forward standards.

You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, work well with teammates, maintain hygiene, and help manage cold storage. This position offers hands-on layout in a supportive, wellness-focused cafe.