Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary

Whiskey Bird is seeking a dependable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support its culinary team with food preparation, kitchen organization, and sanitation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a team-oriented restaurant environment and wants to develop practical kitchen skills. The successful candidate will help maintain efficient food preparation, keep workstations organized, and ensure the kitchen is ready to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients and organize supplies according to kitchen instructions.
• Keep workstations, counters, and food preparation areas clean and orderly.
• Wash and sanitize kitchen utensils, cutting boards, and equipment as needed.
• Store ingredients properly and rotate stock according to food safety procedures.
• Restock kitchen supplies and notify supervisors when inventory runs low.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food handling requirements.
• Support cooks during busy dinner and brunch service.
• Follow sanitation, workplace safety, and allergen-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, food preparation, or restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn new preparation techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen team members.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift routine kitchen supplies safely.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and other scheduled shifts.

Duties

• Prepare ingredients before service begins.
• Keep food preparation stations stocked and organized.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and end-of-shift duties.
• Maintain proper food storage and labeling practices.
• Help ensure equipment and tools are ready for use.
• Complete assigned tasks promptly while supporting the kitchen team.

Benefits

• Potential paid training.
• Employee dining discounts, if offered.
• Potential paid time off, subject to employer policy.
• Opportunities to develop culinary and food preparation skills.
• Collaborative restaurant team environment.

Benefits are not confirmed specifically for this position and should be verified before publishing.

About The Company

Whiskey Bird is an Atlanta neighborhood restaurant in the Virginia-Highland and Morningside area. Its menu combines New American cooking with influences from Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and other Pacific Rim food traditions. The restaurant serves dinner and weekend brunch in a lively, team-oriented setting.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Work Location: In person