Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, & Dishwashers - Tatte Back Bay

Tatte Bakery & Café; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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 opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Boston’s Back Bay is seeking Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, and Dishwashers to join our Savory team. You’ll help prepare dishes from scratch with a commitment to quality, following Tatte guidelines and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for food, teamwork, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.
• Passion for cooking with freshness, quality, and cleanliness.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock ingredients.
• Complete tasks on the prep list from the Head Chef.
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and ingredients.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist chefs with culinary tasks.

Job description

Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, & Dishwashers - Tatte Back Bay

Requisition Number: PREPC001379

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Boston, MA 02216, USA

Description

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 expect our Savory team members 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 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

PREP COOK KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measure quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keep track of ingredient inventory and collaborate with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervise food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assist chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

LINE COOK KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Café Head Chef
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
• Actively set up and break down workstations and prepare for an upcoming shift
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Assist chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

DISHWASHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proper care and maintenance of 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 for the entire kitchen and dish area
• Other duties as assigned

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 work 8+ hours a day on your feet

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay, depending on role and experience:
  • Dishwashers: $17.00–$19.25/hour
  • Prep Cooks: $18.25–$21.00/hour
  • Line Cooks: $18.50–$22.50/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
• Join us on our journey to create something special!
• Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.