Prep Cook - Westford, MA

The Works Bakery Cafe; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on meals

Competitive pay with tips

Paid vacations

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

A community-minded café chain in Westford, MA, is seeking a Prep Cook to join their back-of-the-house team. Ideal candidates are experienced in food preparation, possess great communication skills, and can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay, paid vacations, and comprehensive insurance. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, allowing for a stable day-shift schedule with evenings free. Join us and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality food and customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and have weekend availability.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of 8+ hours each shift.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform back of house food preparation.
• Ensure food safety standards are respected.
• Maintain stock and efficiently clean workspace.
• Assist front of house team as needed.
• Regular inventory
• Assisting front of house team as needed

Skills

Food preparation experience

Great communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to move quickly and efficiently

Job description

Description

Prep Cook (slice, dice, measure, and mix)

About us

The Works ® is a growing regional chain of community‑minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character and needs of the communities we serve. We’re committed to sourcing healthy, local ingredients for our bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, fresh‑baked sweets and more… Our mission is to contribute to the health and well‑being of our communities: our customers, our team members, and the environment.

Come experience our vibrant, community‑oriented culture that promises to offer something new each day and opportunities to grow.

About you

Are you experienced and passionate about food? Do you enjoy working behind‑the‑scenes? Are you looking for a stable day‑shift schedule with evenings free? Do you have the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks and enjoy fast‑paced work? Are you the type of person who is committed to consistency and providing food and service that customers can rely on? If you answered yes, this could be just the “thing”!

Job Overview

We’re looking for a food service professional to join our back‑of‑the‑house team in Westford, MA! We prefer someone with prior food preparation experience, great communication skills, and the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Position Type

Full‑time and part‑time positions available

Duties Include

• Back of house food preparation
• Ensuring food safety standards are always respected
• Maintaining stocks
• Efficient cleaning of workspace
• Regular inventory
• Assisting front of house team as needed

A successful candidate must be detail‑oriented, have weekend availability, and have prior experience in food prep. Must be able to stand and walk for periods of 8 + hours each shift, and be able to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects repeatedly during a shift.

Industry Leading Benefits

• Employee discount on our nourishing meals (not just prepping but eating!)
• Competitive pay (ask around—hourly pay plus pooled staff tips will be worth your efforts)
• Paid vacations! (Yeah, get paid to play in the sand, hike a mountain or visit family…)
• Insurance—take care of yourself with medical, dental, and vision insurance program
• Performance‑based BONUS opportunities!