Line Cook (Night shift) at Davis Square

Life Alive Café•Somerville, MA

About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Line Cook at its Davis Square location for the night shift. 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 team members and managers on duty, 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 candidate 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 mission and values. Candidates must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet the physical demands described below.

Requirements

  • Engaging communication skills.
  • A genuine passion for and knowledge of menu offerings.
  • Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
  • Strong focus on guest service.
  • Ability to live and 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 more than eight 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 that supports employees’ lifestyles and other goals.
  • Inclusion in an awesome community.
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