Prep Cook

Flour Bakery+Cafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with a generous match

Paid vacation/sick time

Great staff meal policy

Job summary

Flour Bakery+Cafe in Boston is seeking a full-time Prep Cook to join their team. In this role, you will execute the prep list, support coworkers, and ensure a well-maintained kitchen. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your culinary skills.

The ideal candidate must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Flour Bakery offers a competitive pay range of $15.50 - $22.19 per hour, along with excellent benefits and a commitment to training.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Willingness to work in a team and help all other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep list as written by chef or lead prep.
• Provide support for coworkers to ensure prep is being done efficiently.
• Follow all recipes and techniques in food preparation.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to use kitchen utensils safely

Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality

Ability to take feedback and direction

Job description

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

Do you like to eat and make award winning baked goods and sandwiches? Do you like working on a great team in a wonderful environment? If so, we have the opportunity for you! 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 receive 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 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.
• 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 is required to our standards.
• 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, and 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, 401(k) 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.