Lead Prep

Flour Bakery + Cafe•Cambridge, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flour Bakery + Cafe is seeking a full-time Lead Prep Cook to oversee operations at two locations, splitting time between Cambridgeport and Central Sq. This role is ideal for a line cook or prep cook aspiring to leadership or management. The Lead Prep works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure kitchen and stewarding team efficiency and support. They are expected to lead the team in the Kitchen Manager's absence and collaborate with the FOH team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment. Success requires proactivity in ordering, order fulfillment, staffing, and providing support and guidance to all team members.

Requirements

Preferred 6 months of baking experience and/or related experience and training
Demonstrate an active passion for Flour and our mission
Eager to learn
Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the customers
Attention to detail
Excellent attendance, reliability, communication and interpersonal skills
Readily adaptable to change
Embraces new information and learns quickly
Actively problem solves using sound judgment
Effective time management and delegation skills
Keeps a calm and composed demeanor all the time
Must be able to maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
Must be able to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift < 50 lbs. without assistance

Responsibilities

Execute prep list for savory and pastry items as written by kitchen manager or manager, noting the order in which tasks are to be completed.
Provide support for coworkers to ensure prep is being done efficiently.
Follow all recipes and techniques in food preparation.
Act as an additional quality control check on product.
Provide constructive feedback as needed.
Handle food and clean stations per standard sanitation procedures.
Assist with kitchen upkeep and deep cleaning tasks when production list is complete.
Assist with checking in orders from the bakery.
Help maintain an orderly and clean kitchen.
Cover all Kitchen Manager's days off.
Check-in each day when arriving and leaving with the FOH manager or Kitchen Manager.
Plan any and all catering and special orders with the FOH manager or Kitchen Manager.
Place bakery orders through Flexi.
Place vendor orders.
Inventory product to meet all BOH food pars.
Ensure stewards have a plan for the day and night.