Line Cook at Jamaica Plain
About The Position
Life Alive is hiring a Line Cook at its Jamaica Plain location. The role prepares recipes according to standard procedures, stocks and prepares stations for service, and maintains station cleanliness and organization. The Line Cook communicates product needs to back-of-house staff and managers on duty, accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications, ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation, and works toward a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less. The position requires thriving in a fast-paced environment and being able to reach and grasp overhead, lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more, and stand for more than eight hours per day. The employer describes a collaborative team environment centered on guest service, menu knowledge, and Life Alive’s mission and values. Perks and compensation include a 70% meal discount, free and discounted yoga, a 401(k) with a vesting match, transportation benefits, a flexible schedule, and education and professional development opportunities. Full-time employees are eligible for free mental health support, health, dental and vision coverage, and PTO/vacation time. The posting states a minimum of one year of full-time employment in connection with PTO/vacation time.
Requirements
- Engaging communication skills.
- Genuine passion for and knowledge of the menu offerings.
- Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
- 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 on feet for more than eight hours a day.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to learn and work hard.
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
- PTO/vacation time for full-time employees, with a minimum of one year of full-time employment stated
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
