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Dragonfly Cafe

Prep Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$38,386 / year median in Massachusetts

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Dragonfly Cafe is a fairly new cafe in Lowell Massachusetts in a beautifully renovated mill building. Our cafe focuses on high-quality ingredients and is a scratch kitchen to ensure we are giving our customers food that is rejuvenating. We are a completely gluten-free kitchen and our goal is to transform the way people see gluten-free and healthy food. We want to deliver exceptional service and uphold the highest standards in food & drink quality. We have grown rapidly over the past year and want to expand our offerings and options as a business. With that comes the need for another creative and experienced mind in the kitchen. We are looking for someone who has a true passion for healthy eating and feeding our community nourishing food. Our Artisans do it all, they are a dedicated group of people passionate about the food they serve. From prepping fresh ingredients to assembling the meals on the line, they've built a strong reputation for efficiency and quality. We'd love for you to be a part of our growing team.
Activities & Responsibilities:
Prepare hot and cold food items including raw fruits and vegetables, sauces, salads, baked goods, etc. Assemble food orders such as salads, rice bowls, and sandwiches on the line. Use creative culinary knowledge to help cultivate innovative recipes and procedures. Executive catering and special event plans. Take daily inventories using Prep Lists and Par Sheets. Execute on and complete daily checklists for open, close, and other miscellaneous tasks Attentively follow recipes, portions, cooking methods, quality standards, policies, procedures and best practices Clean and sanitize of all kitchen equipment and surfaces according to policy. Wash dishes as needed for your station. Routinely take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers Remove trash, recycling, compost and clean all containers Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and process foods Attend all scheduled team meetings and actively engage to improve our cafe and team. Coordinate with and assist fellow team members to meet customers needs. Please reach out with any questions, we'd love to meet you and have you become a dragonfly!
Pay:
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person