Salad Prep at Cape Cod Cafe – Brockton, Massachusetts

A salad maker prepares fresh salads by washing, chopping, and assembling ingredients, while ensuring food safety standards, cleanliness, and portion control. Key responsibilities include stocking the line, preparing dressing, and providing support to the grille station. The role requires strong attention to detail, organization, and basic cooking and knife skills.

Ingredient preparation: Wash, chop, and slice vegetables, fruits, and other salad ingredients according to recipes and standards.

Salad assembly: Combine ingredients to build salads, ensuring consistent quality and portion accuracy for every order.

Dressing preparation: Prepare various dressings and sauces as needed.

Stocking and organization: Keep the salad line fully stocked with all necessary ingredients and ensure the area is clean and organized.

Food safety and cleanliness: Adhere to strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, and maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.

Inventory and waste management: Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and properly store leftover ingredients.

Essential skills and qualities

Manual dexterity and knife skills

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work efficiently as part of a team

Attention to detail for accuracy and presentation

Positive attitude and good communication skills