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Prep Cook at Harvard Square

Life Alive Cafe, LLC.

Job Description

Job Description

Our Prep Cook Lead 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.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
  • Follow food and personal safety regulations

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/Vacation time (Full-time*)
    • *Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time employment.

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. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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