Kitchen Helper

Blu is seeking a dependable and hardworking Kitchen Helper to support daily kitchen and restaurant operations. This role involves assisting with food preparation, organizing ingredients and supplies, maintaining clean workstations, and supporting cooks and other kitchen team members during service. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and routine kitchen tasks.
• Wash, peel, cut, and organize ingredients as directed by kitchen staff.
• Prepare ingredients, supplies, and workstations for daily service.
• Assist cooks with food preparation and order assembly as needed.
• Help maintain accurate and efficient order flow during busy service periods.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and established food-preparation procedures.
• Keep kitchen counters, workstations, and preparation areas clean and organized.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Monitor and replenish ingredients, packaging, and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food supplies.
• Clean and sanitize assigned kitchen areas and equipment.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace procedures.
• Support opening, closing, and routine daily kitchen responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with cooks, dishwashers, and other restaurant team members.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, café, food-service, or hospitality experience is helpful.
• Friendly, dependable, and professional approach to work.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good attention to cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn food-preparation procedures and kitchen standards.
• Able to perform routine kitchen and cleaning duties throughout a shift.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and support.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or restaurant perks may be available.
• Opportunities to develop kitchen and food-service skills.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and location.

About the Company

Blu provides a welcoming restaurant environment focused on food, hospitality, and customer service. The kitchen and restaurant team works together to maintain clean, organized, and efficient operations while preparing quality food and providing guests with a positive dining experience.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person