Prep Cook at Jamaica Plain

Life Alive Café•Boston, MA

About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Prep Cook Lead at its Jamaica Plain location. The role involves preparing recipes according to standard procedures, stocking and preparing stations for service, maintaining an orderly and clean station, using high-quality ingredients and following standard food-preparation practices, and complying with food and personal safety regulations. The successful candidate communicates effectively, knows and is passionate about the menu, collaborates with the team, focuses on guest service, and shares Life Alive’s values and mission. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment and meeting the stated physical demands. The posting says employees must be employed for at least one year and be full-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.
  • Align with 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+ lbs.
  • Ability to stand for 8+ hours a day.
  • Must be employed for a minimum of one year and be full-time.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
  • Stock and prepare stations for service.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
  • Follow food and personal safety regulations.

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.
  • PTO/vacation time for full-time employees.
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