Line/Prep Cook

• About us
• Prairie Whale is a popular restaurant in Great Barrington, MA. Our goal is to serve high quality food in a warm, fun atmosphere which encourages people to return again and again. \
• Prairie Whale\
• is looking for a garde manger/prep cook to join our team for very specific shifts this summer.

The commitment we are looking for is dinner gm/dessert plating on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays from July 1st through Labor Day (Sept 8th). So three shifts, plus a possible prep shift Saturday mornings if you are available. We pride ourselves on using local and sustainable sourcing of ingredients, prioritizing our neighboring farms and foragers whenever possible.

Our ideal candidate is:

+ an organized, self-motivated team player who aspires to progress as a cook +eager to cross-train to be able to work multiple stations + able to make the right decision under pressure and understands no job is beneath them + conscientious of food waste and maintains a clean and organized station + reliable, punctual and able to communicate respectfully with all staff + capable of carrying 50 pounds & available to work nights and weekends We offer: + competitive wages ($18-$28+/hr depending on experience) PLUS 3% of sales split between kitchen staff as a weekly bonus + a supportive, collaborative team environment + a dynamic menu that is ingredient driven and ever-evolving + free daily staff meals + an employee discount for two at our fun, ambiance-filled popular dining spot + 401k participation after 6 months, with company match up to 4% + Several paid holidays, accrued sick time that can be used as PTO, and up to 40 vacation hours paid during one specific TBD week in April when Prairie Whale closes.

Pay:

$18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person