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Vegetable Prep Cook in Washington D.C- West End!

Life Alive Caf

Life Alive Organic Cafe Back Of House Prep Cook

Life Alive Organic Cafe is the place for positive eating, where enjoying organic, crave-worthy food fuels a life filled with energy, optimism and simply feeling good. Through each joyful interaction and scratch-prepared dish served in our unique, quick service cafes, we work toward bringing to life our higher purpose to energize the vitality of all living beings and our planet.

Key Responsibilities

  • Masterfully execute cold prep tasks, including the precise washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning of peak-season produce.
  • Artfully assemble high-quality cold menu items, ensuring every salad and grain bowl meets our exacting aesthetic and flavor standards.
  • Uphold impeccable organizational standards and hygiene protocols to maintain a pristine cold line environment.
  • Proactively monitor and manage cold storage inventory to optimize kitchen flow and ingredient freshness.
  • Deliver culinary consistency and speed, ensuring every guest receives their meal within our target ticket times without compromising quality.

Our Back Of House Prep Cook is someone who is:

  • Possesses a genuine passion for wholesome ingredients and a deep curiosity about our plant-forward menu.
  • Demonstrates a collaborative spirit and a proactive willingness to support their teammates during peak service.
  • Embraces and champions the Life Alive values of wellness, sustainability, and mindful service.

Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to thrive and maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced culinary environment.
  • Physical dexterity for reaching, grasping, and precise knife work.
  • Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
  • Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day
  • Able to walk up and down stairs

Perks & Benefits:

  • 70% meal discount
  • Free and discounted Yoga
  • Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
  • Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
  • 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

Life Alive is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic leader who will contribute to our mission of energizing the vitality of all living beings and our planet through plant-based cuisine and sustainable practices. We strive to foster a community where all feel welcome, safe, and valued. We embrace all differences of age, sexual orientation, gender and its expression, race, culture and ethnicity, national origin, mental and physical health and ability, religious background, marital status, family structure, citizenship, education, and military or veterans' status. Life Alive invites you to bring your whole self to work.

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Life Alive Caf
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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