Prep Cook - Boston Catering Kitchen

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation time after 1 year

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules with no late nights

50% meal discount and 2 complimentary

Free mental health support

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth potential

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Boston, MA is seeking Prep Cooks who prepare dishes from scratch with a deep commitment to quality and craftsmanship. You’ll work as part of a team to uphold Tatte standards while maintaining food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, labeling and stocking ingredients, measuring seasonings, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. Flexibility for weekends and evenings is required; prior kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by the Catering General Manager, Catering Sous Chef, and Supervisors.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients.
• Complete all tasks on prep lists accurately and efficiently.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients including fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and cooking ingredients.
• Adhere to all nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate restocking needs.
• Learn and execute cooking methods and techniques used within the kitchen.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and additional culinary tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Prep Cooks make all our dishes from scratch with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality and work together as a team to prepare dishes according to Tatte standards while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

We expect our Prep Cooks to:

• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness
• Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings
• Ideally have at least 1 year of experience working successfully in a fast paced kitchen environment

Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by the Catering General Manager, Catering Sous Chef, and Supervisors
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks on prep lists accurately and efficiently
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients including fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measure quantities of seasonings and cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate restocking needs
• Learn and execute cooking methods and techniques used within the kitchen
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen
• Assist chefs with food preparation and additional culinary tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
• Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

Required

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast paced kitchen environment

Preferred

• At least 1 year of experience working in a restaurant, catering, food production, or kitchen environment

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $19.00–$22.00/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation time after 1 year of full-time service
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• 50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.