Prep Cook at Jamaica Plain

Life Alive; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free and discounted Yoga

Free Mental Health Support (for full‑t

401(k) with a vesting match

Health insurance, dental and vision

Education and professional development

Flexible schedule

Inclusion in an awesome community

PTO/ vacation time

Job summary

Life Alive is seeking a Prep Cook Lead to join our kitchen team in Boston, MA. You will prepare recipes according to standard procedures, stock and set up stations for service, and maintain cleanliness and organization while ensuring high-quality ingredients.

The role emphasizes following safety regulations and collaborating with a team to deliver excellent guest experiences that reflect Life Alive's wellness-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50+ lbs.
• Able to stand for 8+ hours.

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 orientation

Values and mission alignment

Job 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 (for full-time)*

*Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time

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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