Restaurant Kitchen

About Boston Sail Loft

Boston Sail Loft is a neighborhood restaurant known for fresh food, seafood favorites, friendly hospitality, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. Our kitchen team works together to prepare quality meals while maintaining high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and consistency. We are looking for dependable and hardworking Restaurant Kitchen Staff to join our back-of-house team.

Job Summary

Boston Sail Loft is seeking motivated Restaurant Kitchen Staff to support daily food preparation, cooking, dishwashing, cleaning, stocking, and kitchen operations. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys working in a busy restaurant kitchen and takes pride in teamwork, food quality, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking according to restaurant recipes and standards.
• Prepare vegetables, seafood, meats, sauces, sides, and other ingredients.
• Assist cooks and chefs with station setup and meal preparation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked kitchen stations.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment when needed.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Follow FIFO procedures to maintain food freshness and reduce waste.
• Monitor food quality and preparation standards.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

Duties

• Complete daily kitchen preparation before service.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Restock ingredients, cookware, utensils, and kitchen supplies.
• Clean workstations, prep surfaces, floors, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving and organizing food deliveries.
• Check ingredients for freshness and proper storage.
• Assist cooks during busy service periods.
• Help maintain proper portion control and minimize food waste.
• Perform additional kitchen duties as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, cook, prep cook, or dishwasher experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Good attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around seafood and other food products.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $20.00–$25.00 per hour.
• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling.
• Paid training.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible team members.
• Paid time off for qualifying employees.
• Additional benefits for eligible team members.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person