Prep Cooks & Dishwashers - Tatte Arlington

Tatte Bakery & Café; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation after 1 year

Flexible schedules

Meal discount

Mental health support

EAP

Growth potential

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Arlington, MA is hiring for Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. Team members will prepare dishes from scratch, follow recipes, and maintain sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 depending on role and experience, with benefits like health insurance for full-time staff, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation after one year, and a 50% meal discount per shift. Join a values-driven team with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for food, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and organization.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients.
• Adhere to sanitation and nutrition standards.
• Maintain ingredient inventory and assist with ordering.
• Learn cooking methods used in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper storage and accessibility of food items.
• Monitor temperatures in storage and prep areas.
• Keep a clean, sanitized kitchen and prep area.
• Assist chefs with culinary tasks as needed.

Skills

Passion for food

Hospitality

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen

Flexible shifts

Job description

Prep Cooks & Dishwashers - Tatte Arlington

Requisition Number: PREPC001485

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Arlington, MA 02476, USA

Description

Tatte began with a simple belief: great food has the power to bring people together. What started in a home kitchen has grown into a collection of bakeries and cafés inspired by Eastern Mediterranean and Levant traditions, where handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces create moments of connection every day.

Our mission is simple: To Inspire, Care For, and Nurture Life. Every Day.

THE ROLE

Our Savory Team Members 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 in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards.

We are looking for team members who:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prep Cook

• Follow prep lists created by chefs
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measure quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitation regulations and standards
• Keep track of ingredient inventory and collaborate with kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assist chefs with food preparation and other culinary tasks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Dishwasher

• Maintain and properly care for the dish machine
• Maintain a clean supply of dishware, glassware, silverware, utensils, and cookware throughout the shift
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dish area
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Passion for food, hospitality, and teamwork
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and organization
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to grasp and reach overhead
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8+ hours per shift

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay, depending on role and experience:
  • Dishwashers: $18.00–$20.00/hour
  • Prep Cooks: $19.00–$22.00/hour
• 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.

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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