Line Cook at Kendall Square

Life Alive Café•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Line Cook at Kendall Square. The role prepares recipes according to standard procedures, stocks and prepares stations for service, and maintains a clean and organized station. The Line Cook communicates product needs to back-of-house (BOH) team members and managers-on-duty (MODs), accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications, and ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation. The position has a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less. The ideal candidate has engaging communication skills, passion for and knowledge of the menu, a willingness to collaborate with the team, a strong focus on guest service, and alignment with Life Alive's values and mission. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet the listed physical demands. Life Alive is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

  • Engaging communication skills.
  • Passion for and knowledge of menu offerings.
  • Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
  • Strong focus on guest service.
  • Alignment with Life Alive's values and mission.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to reach and grasp overhead.
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50+ lbs.
  • Ability to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
  • Stock and prepare stations for service.
  • Communicate product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
  • Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
  • Achieve a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less.

Benefits

  • 70% meal discount
  • Free and discounted yoga
  • Free mental health support for full-time employees
  • 401(k) with a vesting match
  • Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
  • Transportation benefits
  • Education and professional development opportunities, including culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, and community engagement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Inclusion in a community
  • PTO / vacation time for full-time employees
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