PM Prep Cook - DC Catering Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay ($18.75–$22.00/hour)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation after 1 year of service

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules

50% meal discount & 2 beverages per/yr

Free mental health support

Free Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Washington, DC is seeking Savory Team Members who can prepare dishes from scratch and uphold high standards of quality and sanitation. You’ll follow chef instructions, label and stock ingredients, and assist with various kitchen tasks while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.

Applicants should be team-oriented, passionate about fresh food, and flexible to work weekends and evenings. Prior fast-paced kitchen experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.
• Passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness.
• Live from Tatte’s core values and help deliver on its mission.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings.
• Ideally, team members also have at least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and ordering resupply with staff
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to culinary tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Savory team members 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 in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards.

We Expect Our Savory Team Members 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 from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
• (Ideally, team members also have at least 1 year of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen)

Summary Of Pm Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Working Conditions For All Savory Team Positions

• 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+lbs
• Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $18.75–$22.00/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.