Line Cooks at Back Bay

Life Alive Café•Boston, MA

About The Position

Line Cooks at Back Bay prepare recipes according to standard procedures, stock and prepare stations for service, and maintain station cleanliness and organization. They communicate product needs to back-of-house staff and managers on duty, accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications, and help ensure high-quality ingredients and consistent food preparation. The role aims to achieve ticket times of six minutes or less. Candidates should have engaging communication skills, a genuine passion for and knowledge of the menu, a willingness to collaborate, a strong focus on guest service, and alignment with Life Alive’s values and mission. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment, reaching and grasping overhead, lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more, and standing for eight or more hours per day. Listed perks include discounts, benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible schedule. Some benefits are limited to full-time employees, and the posting states a one-year minimum employment requirement for the listed full-time status.

Requirements

  • Engaging communication skills.
  • Genuine 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 pounds or more.
  • Ability to stand for eight or more 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 that supports lifestyle and other goals.
  • PTO/vacation time for full-time employees.
  • Inclusion in an awesome community.
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