Company description

Jadu is a coffee shop and soon to be wine bar located in the heart of Jamaica Plain. Our hope is to be a true neighborhood spot where folks can gather, and be in community with one another.

Our mission is simple but not necessarily easy: Offer guests great food, great drinks and great service in a warm and inviting space. As a employee at Jadu, you have the opportunity to shape the guest and employee experience at Jadu, and to help ensure that we deliver on our promise of sparking magic in peoples’ day.

Job description

We’re looking for a Prep Cook to be responsible for the execution of our evening small plates/snack menu while developing and maintaining standards and processes for our kitchen operations. This role is hands-on, requiring efficiency, organization, and leadership in a small kitchen without a hood.

Over time, the position (and the compensation) can expand into a Kitchen manager role, which would entail oversight of our daytime food operations, training prep cooks and line cooks, and ensuring smooth service across both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities - Prep Cook
Prepare and assemble menu items with consistency and efficiency, according to our recipes.
Maintain quality and standards as it pertains to our food - ensuring perishable ingredients are fresh, and prepped food are used within the date range
Make daily prep list and order guide - Monitor item quantities and make the prep list for the following day accordingly. Identify ingredients and items that need to be re-ordered.
Collaborate with front-of-house staff for seamless service.
Ensure adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities - Kitchen Manager (down the line)
Lead and execute kitchen operations during wine bar service (2 nights a week, 4 PM – 10 PM).
Lead and execute kitchen operations during coffee shop service (2 days a week, 8 - 3 PM)
Manage ingredient prep and inventory to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
Train and guide team members on prep and food execution.
Assist in evolving the food program to support both day and night operations.

Requirements
✔️ 1+ year of kitchen/culinary management experience required.
✔️ 2+ years of restaurant cooking experience required.
✔️ Experience working in a small kitchen setup without a hood preferred.
✔️ Strong leadership, training, and organizational skills.
✔️ Passion for high-quality ingredients, efficiency, and hospitality.
✔️ Ability to work eight hour shifts, plus ability to stand, squat or walk for extended periods
✔️Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
✔️ allergen awareness test completed.

Who You Are:
Feedback-Oriented: You welcome feedback that provides tangible suggestions on how to improve and grow in your role.

Even-Keeled and Courteous: You stay calm and composed under pressure, No matter what, we never raise our voices at coworkers or customers. We assume good intent, speak kindly, and if frustration arises, we take five to regulate emotions and maintain a positive work environment for everyone.

Organized and Strategic: You have a clear sense of what needs to get done, and are able to prioritize tasks and strategize to get things done efficiently and correctly.

100% Effort: You give your best in everything you do. At Jadu, we believe there’s dignity and value in putting 100% of yourself into every task, no matter how small or routine it may seem.

Team Player: If you see a coworker swamped with tasks, you’re quick to jump in and lend a hand when you have the capacity.

Attentive: You know what we're running low on, what needs re-ordering, what item aren't moving fast enough.

Reliable: You stick to your schedule and avoid frequent changes to days and shifts. Punctuality is important—you arrive on time and ready to work. If you’re running late or unable to make it to work due to unforeseen circumstances, you provide as much notice as possible.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

April 30, 2025