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Immediate Opening for a Daytime Prep Cook

Urban Hearth is seeking a dedicated and passionate Daytime Prep Cook to join our culinary team.

Known for innovative, thoughtfully crafted farm-to-table cuisine and exceptional hospitality, Urban Hearth was recently included in the 2026 Michelin Guide and is owned and led by James Beard–nominated chef Erin Miller. Our intimate 24-seat restaurant in North Cambridge is home to a dynamic, collaborative kitchen team driven by craft, curiosity, and respect for the farms, fisheries, and landscapes that inspire our globally influenced, hyper-seasonal menus.

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The Daytime Prep Cook plays a vital role in our culinary operations—supporting menu production, maintaining kitchen excellence, and contributing to the creative, detail-driven work that defines our food. This position is ideal for a cook who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a small team environment, and is eager to grow in a kitchen where mentorship, creativity, and high standards guide every decision.

At Urban Hearth, we celebrate diversity, generosity, creativity, empathy, and intentionality. The wide range of lived experiences and perspectives our staff bring to the table enrich every part of our work—from our menu to our culture to the ways we support each other.

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Daily Prep & Production

• Execute daily prep lists efficiently, accurately, and with pride in craftsmanship.

• Follow established recipes and techniques, scaling and adjusting as needed while maintaining consistent quality.

• Produce mise en place for dinner service, tasting menus, and special events.

• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and impeccable food safety standards across prep and storage areas.

• Assist with fabrication, sauces, stocks, doughs, vegetables, pantry items, and seasonal preservation projects.

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Culinary Standards & Craft

• Uphold Urban Hearth’s commitment to hyper-seasonal, scratch-made cooking.

• Demonstrate precision, consistency, and attention to detail across every task—from knife cuts to labeling to batch production.

• Engage with the craft of fine dining cuisine through curiosity, disciplined technique, and pride in execution.

• Support special projects, collaborative menu development, and tasting-menu preparations as needed.

Teamwork & Communication:

• Work collaboratively with our culinary team to maintain smooth operations and kitchen flow.

• Communicate clearly about station needs, product quality, and prep priorities.

• Demonstrate reliability, respect, and professionalism with all team members.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented kitchen culture.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or minimum 2 years of relevant kitchen experience, preferably in fine dining or scratch kitchens.

• Strong knife skills, solid technical foundation, and the ability to self-manage daily tasks.

• Proven ability to multitask in a professional kitchen environment.

• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and exceptional food safety practices.

• Eagerness to learn, grow, and refine skills in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

• Part-time or full-time availability; daytime schedule with occasional evening or event work.