
Prep Cooks & Dishwashers - Tatte Arlington
Arlington, MAJob$18–22/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Tatte Bakery & Cafe’s Savory Team Members prepare dishes from scratch according to company guidelines, recipes, and sanitation standards. Prep cooks handle ingredient preparation, storage, inventory, and kitchen upkeep, while dishwashers maintain dishwashing equipment and keep dishware and cookware available. The team works in a fast-paced kitchen and supports food quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.
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Description
Tatte began with a simple belief: great food has the power to bring people together. What started in a home kitchen has grown into a collection of bakeries and cafés inspired by Eastern Mediterranean and Levant traditions, where handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces create moments of connection every day.
Our mission is simple: To Inspire, Care For, and Nurture Life. Every Day.
THE ROLE
Our 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 are looking for team members who:
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Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
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Possess a passion for food with a keen eye for freshness, quality, and cleanliness
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Live Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
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Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings
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Ideally have at least 1 year of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prep Cook
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Follow prep lists created by chefs
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Label and stock all cooking ingredients
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Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
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Wash, chop, and sort ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and meats
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Measure quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
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Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitation regulations and standards
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Keep track of ingredient inventory and collaborate with kitchen and management staff to order resupply
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Learn the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
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Ensure all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
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Monitor food and cooling room temperatures
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Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
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Assist chefs with food preparation and other culinary tasks as needed
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Perform other duties as assigned
Dishwasher
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Maintain and properly care for the dish machine
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Maintain a clean supply of dishware, glassware, silverware, utensils, and cookware throughout the shift
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Thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dish area
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Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Passion for food, hospitality, and teamwork
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and organization
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays
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Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred but not required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to grasp and reach overhead
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Ability to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
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Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8+ hours per shift
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
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Competitive Pay, depending on role and experience:
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Dishwashers: $18.00–$20.00/hour
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Prep Cooks: $19.00–$22.00/hour
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Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members
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401(k) with company match
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Vacation time after 1 year of full-time service
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Paid sick time
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Flexible schedules with no late nights
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50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift
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Free mental health support
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Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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An inclusive community that offers potential for growth
Learn more about us at tattebakery.com.
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 1,823 open Dishwasher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18–22/hr
- Massachusetts median$17–20/hr82 hourly ranges
- US median$17–18/hr702 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 11% above the Massachusetts median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Dishwasher hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 84 open Dishwasher jobs in Massachusetts and 1,823 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Tatte Bakery & Cafe (this employer)29 open
- Flynn Applebee's25 open
- ARAMARK10 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Dishwasher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (120 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 1,823 open Dishwasher jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 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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