Pearl St. Line & Prep Cook

Boxcar Coffee Roasters•Boulder, CO

5d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Boxcar is hiring a Line & Prep Cook for its Pearl Street location in Boulder, Colorado. The cook will use quality ingredients to prepare approachable, classic food with fresh twists, including roasted vegetables and meats, jams, sauces, toasts, and sandwiches. This is a hands-on kitchen production role involving interaction with cooks, bakers, baristas, and guests and helping maintain an efficient, supportive work environment. Candidates with back-of-house experience or an interest in kitchen work are welcome. The position is part-time, generally 25–30 hours per week, with the possibility of a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week. Shifts are scheduled two weeks in advance. The employer prefers shift flexibility and requires some weekend availability. Current part-time scheduling needs include opening shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and closing shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Back-of-house experience or an interest in kitchen work.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand and move around for multiple hours.
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for possible delivery duties.
Some weekend availability.
Shift flexibility is preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Prior back-of-house experience.
Shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to recipes, including spreads, marinades, and jams, using equipment such as hand mixers, food processors, and induction burners; scale recipes to different yields.
Complete required training to demonstrate competency and safety when using knives, an automatic slicer, and other equipment.
Multitask between food preparation and fulfilling orders through a ticketing system.
Assemble meals to order according to provided plating examples and measurements.
Batch-produce ready-to-eat food for later consumption, including sandwiches and salads.
Weigh precise portions of meat, cheese, and vegetables for menu items using an automatic slicer and scales.
Follow food safety guidelines for preparation, storage, and serving to prevent contamination.
Wash dishes using an industrial dishwasher or a three-bay sink, then dry and return them to their proper locations.
Communicate prep lists and other needs for the next day's production.
Receive and put away vendor deliveries of food and operational goods when necessary.
Report food or equipment issues to a manager promptly.
Cross-train on the register to support front-of-house staff during busy periods.
Communicate and interact professionally with guests and coworkers.
Perform other tasks as needed, including cleaning and stocking.