Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Assistant and play a vital role in delivering delicious, nutritious meals in a fast-paced environment. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and efficient kitchen operations. Whether you’re passionate about food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, or supporting culinary staff, this role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to contribute to a vibrant food service setting. Paid and rewarding, this position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation by slicing, chopping, and assembling ingredients following established recipes and standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, slicers, and other culinary tools.
• Support meal preparation for various service lines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas by cleaning utensils, surfaces, appliances, and floors regularly to meet safety standards.
• Follow strict food handling procedures to ensure food safety and hygiene are upheld at all times.
• Help with inventory management by organizing supplies and notifying supervisors of stock needs or shortages.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow during busy periods.

Skills

• Previous experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to safety standards in production environments.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe adherence, and meal preparation across various food service settings.
• Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, and other culinary tools.
• Excellent knife skills with proper slicing techniques to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining attention to detail in food handling and presentation.
• Clear communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and support team members.

This role offers a fantastic chance to grow within the food industry while contributing to a positive dining experience for all customers. If you’re enthusiastic about culinary arts, dedicated to safety standards, and eager to be part of a lively team, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person