About The Position

We are looking for Prep Cooks for a new cafe opening in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. Our team members should have engaging communication skills, a genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings, a willingness to assist and collaborate within a team, and a great focus on guest service. You will prepare recipes according to standard procedures, including soups, sauces, juices, and other produce. You will also stock and prepare stations for service, communicate product needs to managers-on-duty, maintain cleanliness and organization of your station, and ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

Requirements

  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Reaching and grasping overhead
  • Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
  • Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day
  • Engaging communication skills
  • Genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings
  • Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team
  • Great focus on guest service
  • Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

Responsibilities

  • Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
  • Prepares soups, sauces, juices and other produce.
  • Stocks and prepares stations for service.
  • Communicates product needs to managers-on-duty (MODs).
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

Benefits

  • 70% meal discount
  • Free and discounted Yoga
  • Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
  • 401(k) with a vesting match
  • Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
  • Transportation Benefits
  • Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
  • Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
  • Inclusion in an awesome community

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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