We’re looking for a Line Cook / Kitchen Assistant / Food Prepper who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about thoughtful food execution. This role is centered on prepping and assembling menu items including soups, salads, sandwiches, and seasonal café offerings. While maintaining a clean, calm, and efficient kitchen and customer-facing environment.

This is a hands-on support role that helps bring Heated’s elevated yet approachable menu to life, ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and care across both the kitchen and café space.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Prep & Assembly

• Prepare and assemble café menu items according to established recipes and standards
• Execute daily prep lists efficiently to support smooth service
• Portion, label, and store prepared items properly

Menu Execution & Quality Control

• Maintain consistency in presentation, flavor, and portioning
• Support inclusive menu offerings (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan) with care and attention to cross-contamination protocols

Kitchen Cleanliness & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times
• Follow food safety, storage, and sanitation guidelines
• Assist with dishwashing, trash removal, and end-of-day cleaning tasks as needed

Customer Space Maintenance

• Help maintain the cleanliness and visual order of the customer-facing café space
• Reset tables, tidy shelves, and support an inviting atmosphere aligned with Heated’s brand

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with bakers, kitchen leads, and front-of-house staff to support daily service
• Communicate clearly around prep needs, inventory levels, and workflow

Inventory & Prep Support

• Assist with ingredient prep, stocking, and basic inventory awareness
• Flag low items or prep needs to kitchen leadership in a timely manner

The Heat You Bring to the Kitchen:

• Passionate & Knowledgeable – You live and breathe sourdough, fermentation, and artisanal baking.
• Creative & Curious – You love pushing boundaries, experimenting with flavors, and refining recipes.
• Responsible & Solutions-Oriented – You see challenges as opportunities and take initiative in solving them.
• Team Player & Communicator – You thrive in collaboration and keep clear, open lines of communication.
• Clean & Organized – You understand the importance of structure in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.