Prep Cook

flour bakery; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with generous match

Paid vacation and sick time

Great staff meal policy

Job summary

Flour Bakery in Boston is hiring a full-time Prep Cook. The role involves executing culinary prep tasks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting coworkers. Expected to work weekends and report to the Kitchen Manager. The ideal candidate should ensure safety and hygiene in food preparation.

The position offers a starting pay of $15 which can escalate to about $22.19 per hour with performance-based incentives and includes benefits like health insurance and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Must maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Ability to recognize cleaning requirements.
• Must be able to handle food and clean stations.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep list as written by chef or lead prep.
• Follow recipes and techniques in food preparation.
• Assist with kitchen upkeep and deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to use kitchen utensils safely

Excellent sense of urgency

Willingness to work in a team

Job description

Prep Cook - Flour Bakery Beacon Hill - 209 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA

Flour Bakery + Cafe is now hiring for a full-time Prep cook position. The Prep position requires weekend availability and will report directly to Kitchen Manager and will also be given direction from other managers on duty.

Day-to-Day Performance Expectations

• Execute prep list as written by chef or lead prep.
• Note the order in which tasks are to be completed.
• Provide support for coworkers in order to ensure prep is being done efficiently.
• Follow all recipes and techniques in food preparation.
• Be another set of eyes on product/Mom test.
• Provide constructive feedback for the staff.
• Handle food and clean stations per standard sanitation procedures.
• Assist with kitchen upkeep and deep cleaning tasks when production list is complete.
• Help maintain an orderly and clean kitchen.

Skills for Qualification

• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift < 50 lbs.
• Ability to use all kitchen utensils safely, including knives, ovens, slicers, etc.
• Must be able to maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality.
• Ability to recognize when and where further cleaning to our standards is required.
• Ability to take feedback and direction.
• Willingness to work in a team and help all other departments, as needed.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises and machinery.
• Must be able to work around various aromas and fluctuating temperatures.
• We do our best not to cross-contaminate anything containing gluten. However, there may be gluten in the air at times. We do our best to accommodate any staff allergy requests.

Compensation

This position has an average starting compensation of $15.50 - $17.50 per hour ($15.50 per hour + a shared percentage of sales known as the BOH appreciation, which on average adds around $2 per hour). The starting pay rate for this position is $15, but the total pay range is $15.50-$22.19.

Additional Information

Flour offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, paid vacation/sick time, 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!