Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers - Tatte Harvard Square

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Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers - Tatte Harvard Square

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

icon Cambridge, MA, US, 02138

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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Savory team members make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.   They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, and work together as a team to prepare dishes in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards. We expect our savory team members to:

  • Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
  • Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness
  • Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
  • Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
  • (Ideally, team members also have at least 1 year of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen)

Our Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay (dishwashers start at $16/hour, prep cooks & line cooks start at $17.50/hour)
  • Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members 
  • 401(k) (with a vesting match)
  • Free employee assistance program services
  • Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service)
  • Flexible schedule with no late nights
  • Internal English and Spanish classes
  • Free drinks and generously discounted meals
  • Exciting potential for growth

Summary of Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

  • Follow prep lists created by chefs.
  • Label and stock all cooking ingredients
  • Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
  • Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
  • Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
  • Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
  • Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
  • Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
  • Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
  • Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
  • Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
  • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
  • Other duties as assigned

Summary of Line Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

  • Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef
  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards
  • Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
  • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
  • Ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
  • Actively set up and break down workstation and prepare for an upcoming shift
  • Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
  • Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
  • Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
  • Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
  • Other duties as assigned

Summary of Dishwashers’ Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the dish machine
  • Must keep a clean supply of dishware, glassware, silverware and adequate supply of utensils and cookware throughout the shift
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards for the entire kitchen and dish area
  • Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Working Conditions for all Savory Team Positions

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to grasp and reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs
  • Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

Join us on our journey to create something special!

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