Prep Cook - Boston Catering Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation after 1 year

Flexible schedules

Meal discount and beverages

Mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café is seeking Prep Cooks in Boston, MA to prepare dishes from scratch with a focus on quality and hospitality. You will work as part of a team, follow prep lists, label and stock ingredients, and maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and evenings. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is preferred.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by leadership to prepare dishes.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients.
• Complete prep tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients including fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and ingredients.
• Adhere to nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards; monitor inventory.
• Learn and execute cooking methods used in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper storage and easy access to food items.
• Monitor temperatures in storage and kitchen areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace; assist chefs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food quality

Safety conscious

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

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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