Line Cook at Central Square

Life Alive Café • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Line Cook at Central 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 team members and managers-on-duty, accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications, and ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation. The role is expected to achieve a ticket time goal of six minutes or less.

The ideal team member has engaging communication skills, genuine 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. The position requires working effectively 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 the menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• A 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 or more pounds.
• 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 team members 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.
• Inclusion in a community.

What This Job Offers

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