Line Cook at Central Square

Life Alive • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Life Alive is seeking a Line Cook at Central Square. The role prepares recipes according to standard procedures, stocks and prepares stations for service, and works with the back-of-house team and managers-on-duty to communicate product needs. The Line Cook maintains a clean and organized station, accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications, and helps ensure high-quality ingredients and consistent food preparation. The position has a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less.

The ideal team member communicates engagingly, has a genuine passion for and knowledge of the menu, collaborates with the team, focuses on guest service, and shares Life Alive’s values and mission. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment and meeting the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

• Engaging communication skills.
• A genuine passion for and knowledge of menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• A strong focus on guest service.
• Alignment with and willingness to share 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 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand for eight or more hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stock and prepare stations for service.
• Communicate product needs to back-of-house staff and managers-on-duty.
• 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 coverage, 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 that supports personal lifestyle and other goals.
• Inclusion in an awesome community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed