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Prep Cooks - Tatte Charles St (CAFÉ REOPENING)

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Boston, MAFull-time$18.25–21/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$18.25–21/hr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Prep Cooks at Tatte are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, preparing dishes from scratch with a commitment to quality, following standardized recipes and food safety standards while working as part of a collaborative back‑of‑house team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strong CommunicationFast‑Paced Environment AdaptabilityPhysical Lifting AbilityStanding EnduranceOverhead Reach AbilityTeamworkPassion for Cooking

Qualifications

Previous Kitchen Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Prep Cooks at Tatte are passionate about food and genuine hospitality. Our Back of House team prepares all dishes from scratch with an uncompromising commitment to quality and craftsmanship while following standardized recipes and food safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow daily prep lists created by the Chef or kitchen leadership

  • Label, organize, and stock all cooking ingredients

  • Complete assigned prep tasks accurately and efficiently

  • Wash, chop, sort, and prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients

  • Measure ingredients according to standardized recipes

  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards

  • Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate replenishment needs

  • Learn and apply Tatte's cooking methods and techniques

  • Properly store food items and maintain organized storage areas

  • Monitor food and cooling room temperatures

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen

  • Assist chefs with food preparation and other kitchen tasks as needed

  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Desire to help where needed and work as part of a team

  • Passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness

  • Commitment to living Tatte's core values and delivering exceptional hospitality

  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to grasp and reach overhead

  • Ability to lift, move, and carry 50 pounds or more

  • Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8 or more hours per shift

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Competitive Pay: $18.25–$21.00/hour, depending on experience

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid vacation for full-time team members

  • Paid sick time

  • Flexible schedules with no late nights

  • 50% meal discount and 2 free beverages per shift

  • Free mental health support

  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com.

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,564 open Kitchen Staff jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.25–21/hr
  • Massachusetts median$18–21/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–17/hr422 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19.63/hr, is 3% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Kitchen Staff hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Kitchen Staff jobs in Massachusetts and 1,564 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Kitchen Staff postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (58 postings).
Education
0 of the 1,564 open Kitchen Staff jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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