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Hiring Cooks, Dishwashers, & Front of House Service: Join Us at Open Interview Day on September 15th 8 am - 6 pm at Life Alive Harvard Square

Life Alive Caf

Job Opportunity

Embrace the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service in a welcoming setting, where your passion for food, sustainability, hospitality, wellness, and creativity will shine as you create exceptional experiences for our valued guests.

Hiring for 10 locations near you! Central Square, Kendall Square, Davis Square, Harvard Square, Boston University - Brookline, Back Bay - Boylston, South End, Jamaica Plain, Burlington, & Legacy Place - Dedham

For positions: Dishwasher, Production Cook, Prep Cook, Cashier + Food Runner ($6.80 per hour + Tips), Barista ($6.80 per hour + Tips)

Our team members should be someone who:

  • Has engaging communication skills
  • A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
  • A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
  • A great focus on guest service
  • Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You will:

  • Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
  • Stocks and prepares stations for service.
  • Communicates product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
  • Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
  • Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

You must be able to:

  • 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

Perks and compensation:

  • 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
  • PTO for full time*

*For full time team members after one year

If you align with our mission and values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you'll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer.

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

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 5 days ago
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