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Line Cook

Mamaleh’s
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Mamaleh’s is hiring a Line Cook!

The line cook is responsible for working a station as a member of a team. They will do prep, set up and break down a station, work service, and help clean the kitchen at the end of service.

The Line Cook position is divided into Line Cook 3, Line Cook 2 and Line Cook 1, with those in the Line Cook 3 and Line Cook 2 positions having the opportunity to advance through to the Line Cook 1 position.

Responsibilities and Expectations of Cook 3   and Cook 2 :

  • NOTE : There is no expectation of prior cooking experience for Line Cook 3.
  • Follow recipes
  • Set up and break down station
  • Maintain station and prep work with proper rotation of food product
  • Stay up to date on menu changes
  • Participate in the preparation of new menu items
  • Work collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
  • Hone existing skills while learning new techniques and building skill set
  • Maintain cleanliness of station and any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
  • Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
  • Strong communication skills to convey needs to managers and teammates and ability to interact in a professional manner
  • Able to maintain and ensure proper plate presentation and cleanliness
  • Able to maintain a sense of urgency and comfort in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to use our scheduling systems and software to communicate effectively with managers and coworkers

Responsibilities and Expectations of Cook 1 :

  • Must perform all the duties outlined above for Cooks 2 & 3, as well as the following :
  • Must be able to work multiple stations
  • Must have awareness of larger kitchen operations, contribute to special orders and work together to keep things running smoothly
  • Skills and Requirements for Cook 3 :

  • There is no expectation of prior cooking experience for Line Cook 3.
  • Positive attitude
  • Eagerness and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Clear communication
  • Skills and Requirements for Cook 2 :

  • Must possess all the skills outlined above for Cook 3, as well as the following :
  • General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
  • Work well with direction, but able to take initiative and be independent
  • Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
  • Have experience following recipes, troubleshooting, and thinking critically
  • Positive, friendly and eager to learn
  • Able to stay positive and calm under pressure
  • Work well with direction, but able to take initiative and be independent
  • Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
  • Work collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
  • Able to maintain mental athleticism and coordination of tickets and sending out plates
  • Skills and Requirements for Cook 1 :

  • Must possess all the skills outlined above for Cooks 2 & 3, as well as the following :
  • Knowledgeable about most kitchen recipes and systems
  • Ability to multitask in the kitchen, managing prep projects and service and work multiple stations
  • 2 years of prior restaurant cooking experience, or proven capability
  • Physical Demands

  • The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for 10 hours, bending, going up and down the stairs multiple times a day with heavy loads, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Start time may be adjusted for special events. End time may be adjusted for business decline / volume.
  • Benefits Included :

  • Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package available after 90 days for full time employees (25 hrs / wk)
  • Simple IRA up to 3% Company Match : Invest in your retirement while lowering your taxable income
  • Dining Programs : Enjoy up to a 50% discount at all restaurant locations, Perks at Work : An employee discount program for services and products.
  • Discounted Gym Membership : Located on the One Kendall Square campus
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Career Mentorship and Growth Potential
  • About Mamaleh’s Delicatessen

    Mamaleh’s Delicatessen opened in 2016 with the goal of bringing Jewish cuisine and deli culture to the Boston area. We are grateful for the acclaim we have received, including Bon Appetit Magazine’s 50 best new restaurants in the country and Boston Magazine’s Best Deli. Thanks to our tremendously hard working staff and loyal guests, we have become a beloved part of the greater Boston community, with locations in Cambridge, Brookline, and Boston.

    About BDHG

    We are committed to providing the best possible work environment and exemplary work practices for our employees. Daily, we work to nurture an inclusive workplace where all staff feel included, respected, and valued. We offer competitive wages as well as a meaningful benefits package, and we continue to make strides towards evolving our business practices to address some of the intrinsic injustices in the tipped model of the hospitality industry.

    The Duties Of This Position May Change From Time To Time

    Big Dipper Hospitality Group (BDHG) reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of BDHG or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

    BDHG Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

    It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees in regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

    Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

    Pay : $17.50 per hour

    Benefits :

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Shift :

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Work Location : In person

    Salary : $18

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