Prep Cook

Flour Bakery+Cafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Staff meal policy

Job summary

Myers + Chang in Boston is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. The role reports to the Executive and Sous Chefs and collaborates with BOH and Front-of-House managers.

You will produce high-quality prep, follow allergen protocols, keep a clean station, and support daily production needs. We require strong time management, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen experience; prep cook preferred.
• Strong work ethic and organization.
• Passion for Asian cuisine or willingness to learn.
• Able to follow health, sanitary, and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of allergen protocols.
• Maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Availability mornings, afternoons, weekends; evenings may be needed.
• Great sense of urgency and hospitality.
• Willing to take feedback and work as a team.
• Flexible scheduling, afternoons/evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks and prep lists as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with team members.
• Keep station clean and organized at all times; end-of-shift cleaning.
• Ensure proper accuracy and quality of all items prepared.
• Prep products while adhering to allergen protocols.
• Provide great hospitality to guests when needed.
• Clean & organize walk-in cooler/freezer and other areas as needed.
• Follow food safety storage guidelines with labeled containers, dates, initials, FIFO.
• Assist teammates with other tasks as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Strong work ethic

Asian cuisine interest

Allergen protocols

Safety & hygiene

Grooming standards

Flexible scheduling

Team mindset

Stamina/standing

Job description

Myers + Change - Prep Cook - 1145 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118

At Myers + Chang, ours is a simple endeavor - to provide a dining experience unlike anything else in Boston and an environment that fosters teamwork and career growth in a positive atmosphere. We are a neighborhood restaurant doing our own thing with great ingredients and a lovely gathering of people. We are “Asian-ish,” if you need a label. We focus on using quality ingredients, teamwork, and internal hospitality by being polite to each other, by saying “yes,” “welcome back,” and “thank you” as enthusiastically as we can. We proudly provide a safe and inclusive environment for our staff and guests. At Myers + Chang, we work hard as a team, have high-quality standards, and offer opportunities to learn and grow in your career in a supportive environment.

The Role:

The Prep directly reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. The Prep cook should expect to be given daily direction by the BOH Supervisor, and Front-of-House managers. The Prep cook is responsible for producing incredible products in the kitchen while also learning and following the established culinary systems of the kitchen. The Prep cook must work closely with other cooks to complete daily production lists and ensure superior food production. Success in this role requires incredible time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining a positive attitude. Precision, patience, resourcefulness, and a passion for good food are also essential. This position may sometimes involve emptying trash, removing, washing, and re-stocking dishes, glasses, utensils, kitchenware, and any other required items throughout the restaurant. The Prep Cook plays a vital role in the restaurant's success.

Day-to-Day Performance Expectations:

• Completion of tasks and prep lists as assigned
• Maintain open lines of communication with all team members
• Maintain a clean and organized station throughout the shift, including a thorough cleaning when leaving. (i.e., end of shift or closing)
• Ensure the proper accuracy and quality of all items that you prepare.
• Prep products while adhering to the kitchen's strict allergen protocols
• Responsible for giving great hospitality to guests(waving hello, waving goodbye, smiling, etc.) if necessary.
• Clean & Organize the walk-in cooler and freezer, and any other areas of the restaurant as needed
• Follow all food safety storage guidelines consistently, including using proper containers with labels, dates, initials, and FIFOing.
• Assist teammates with any other task as assigned

Skills for Qualification:

• At least 1 year of experience working in a professional kitchen environment, prior prep cook experience preferred, but not necessary
• Must possess a strong work ethic, be well-organized, and be able to contribute to a positive work environment
• Must have a passion for Asian cuisine and/or be eager to learn new and unique dishes and ingredients
• Ability to follow all health, sanitary, and safety guidelines
• Knowledge of all the essential systems in each station to be able to maintain the kitchen's strict allergen protocols
• Ability to maintain grooming and uniform standards
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift
• Must have scheduling availability to work in the mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Evening shifts may be needed upon request

Skills for Qualification:

• Great sense of urgency and hospitality
• Able to take feedback and direction
• Willing to work as a team and help out wherever needed
• Ability to maintain grooming and uniform standards
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift
• Must have flexible scheduling availability, primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Compensation:

The current starting rate for this position is $16.50, with a range of $16.50-$22.00.

Additional Information:

Myers + Chang offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, and a great staff meal policy. We offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!