Lead Prep

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Lead Prep

Cambridge, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Do you like to eat award winning baked goods and sandwiches?

    Do you like working on a great team in a wonderful environment?

    If so, we have the opportunity for you! Flour Bakery + Cafe is looking for a full-time Lead Prep Cook.

    The Lead Prep Cook position is a great opportunity for any line cook or prep cook that is looking to grow into a leadership role and/or management.

    The Lead Prep works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure that all parts of the kitchen and stewarding team are efficient and supported at all times. The Leap Prep is expected to lead their teams on their own when the Kitchen Manager is not in the bakery and is expected to work in conjunction with the FOH team to ensure that all orders are being fulfilled timely and with accuracy. Success in this role requires the ability to be proactive when faced with any obstacle including but not limited to; ordering products, fulfilling guest orders and staffing issues, while offering support and guidance for all of the team members, including FOH, at times.

    Day-to-Day Performance Expectations:

    Execute prep list for savory and pastry items as written by kitchen manager or manager . Note the order in which tasks are to be completed.

    Provide support for coworkers in order to ensure prep is being done efficiently.

    Follow all recipes and techniques in food preparation.

    Be another set of eyes on product/Mom test

    Provide constructive feedback as needed

    Handle food and clean stations per standard sanitation procedures.

    Assist with kitchen upkeep and deep cleaning tasks when production list is complete

    Assist with checking in ordering from BK

    Help maintain an orderly and clean kitchen

    Cover all Kitchen managers days off

    Check-in each day when you arrive and leave with the FOH manager or Kitchen Manager

    Plan any and all catering and special orders with FOH manager or Kitchen Manager

    Place BK orders through Flexi

    Place vendor orders

    Inventory product to meet all BOH food pars

    Ensure stewards have a plan for the day and night

    Skills for Qualification:

    Demonstrate an active passion for Flour and our mission

    Eager to learn

    Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

    Ability to lift 50lbs

    Great sense of urgency and hospitality

    Demonstrates good personal hygiene

    Able to take feedback and direction

    Willingness to work as a team and help out however needed

    Dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the customers

    Attention to detail

    Excellent attendance, reliability, communication and interpersonal skills

    Readily adaptable to change

    Embraces new information and learns quickly

    Actively problem solves using sound judgment

    Effective time management skills

    Keeps a calm and composed demeanor all the time

    Compensation: This position has an average starting compensation of $18-$20 per hour ($18 per hour + a shared percentage of the sales known as the BOH appreciation, which on average adds around $1 - $2 per hour). The starting pay rate for this position is $18, but the total pay range is $18.00-$24.27.

    Additional Information:

    Flour offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, paid vacation/sick time, and a great staff meal policy. We offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!