Back-of-House Support Associate

Job Summary
Alqueria is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Back-of-House Support Associate to assist with daily kitchen operations and food service activities. The ideal candidate will support food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, restocking, and kitchen organization while helping maintain a safe, sanitary, and efficient back-of-house environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and ingredient handling.
• Wash, cut, portion, and organize ingredients as directed.
• Prepare and stock ingredients, supplies, and equipment for daily service.
• Support cooks and kitchen staff with routine food production tasks.
• Assist with assembling, preparing, and packaging food orders when needed.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and preparation areas.
• Clean and sanitize countertops, workstations, equipment, floors, and storage areas.
• Restock ingredients, utensils, containers, cleaning supplies, and other kitchen materials.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, labeling, and storing food and restaurant supplies.
• Remove trash and food waste according to established sanitation procedures.
• Monitor supply levels and report shortages or equipment concerns to management.
• Support kitchen and service teams during busy operating periods.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, food-handling, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general back-of-house duties.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, food service, or back-of-house experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and commercial kitchen procedures.
• Understanding of sanitation and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and workplace procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing physical kitchen tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely handle kitchen tools and equipment.
• Willingness to learn and assist with a variety of kitchen responsibilities.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the Company
Alqueria is a food-service establishment focused on quality food preparation, attentive service, and a welcoming dining experience. The team emphasizes organized kitchen operations, cleanliness, teamwork, consistent food quality, and efficient service.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Work Location: In person