Prep Cook at Harvard Square

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with vesting match

PTO/Vacation time (Full-time)

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Prep Cook Lead to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will lead prep, stock and stage stations, and ensure quality and safety in every dish.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, coordinating with teammates, and upholding Life Alive's culinary standards. Great for culinary-minded individuals seeking growth within a wellness-focused cafe.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen prep or line cooking is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Follow food and personal safety regulations

Skills

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Guest service

Job description

Life Alive at Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Description

Our Prep Cook Lead should be someone who:

• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,


• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,


• A great focus on guest service


• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You will:

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.


• Stocks and prepares stations for service.


• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.


• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.


• Follow food and personal safety regulations

You must be able to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Reaching and grasping overhead


• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs


• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation

• Free and discounted Yoga


• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)


• 401(k) with a vesting match


• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)


• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement


• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals


• Inclusion in an awesome community


• PTO/Vacation time (Full-time*)
  
  
  • *Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time employment.
  
  

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

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