Prep Cooks - Tatte Fairfax

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Fairfax (VA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Flexible schedules

Meal discount

Mental health support

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Fairfax, VA is seeking prep cooks to join our back-of-house team. Prepare dishes from scratch, follow standardized recipes, and uphold food safety standards while delivering warm hospitality.

Desire to work in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for freshness and cleanliness. Flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, are available.

Competenze

• Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team.
• Passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness.
• Commitment to living Tatte's core values and delivering exceptional hospitality.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required.

Mansioni

• Follow daily prep lists created by the Chef or kitchen leadership.
• Label, organize, and stock all cooking ingredients.
• Complete assigned prep tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Wash, chop, sort, and prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients.
• Measure ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate replenishment needs.
• Learn and apply Tatte's cooking methods and techniques.
• Properly store food items and maintain organized storage areas.
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and other kitchen tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Team player

Food safety

Cleanliness

Flexibility

Fast-paced kitchen

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Prep Cooks at Tatte are passionate about food and genuine hospitality. Our Back of House team prepares all dishes from scratch with an uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship while following standardized recipes and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow daily prep lists created by the Chef or kitchen leadership
• Label, organize, and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete assigned prep tasks accurately and efficiently
• Wash, chop, sort, and prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
• Measure ingredients according to standardized recipes
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate replenishment needs
• Learn and apply Tatte's cooking methods and techniques
• Properly store food items and maintain organized storage areas
• Monitor food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Assist chefs with food preparation and other kitchen tasks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness
• Commitment to living Tatte's core values and delivering exceptional hospitality
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required

Essential Functions / Working Conditions

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

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $18.75–$21.00/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation for full-time team members
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• 50% meal discount and 2 free 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.