Kitchen Helper

Heirloom is seeking a dependable and hardworking Kitchen Helper to support daily kitchen operations and assist the culinary team with food preparation, cleaning, and ingredient organization. This role involves preparing ingredients, maintaining clean workstations, organizing kitchen supplies, and helping the team complete orders efficiently. The ideal candidate is reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and routine kitchen tasks.
• Wash, peel, cut, and organize ingredients as directed.
• Prepare ingredients and supplies for daily kitchen service.
• Help assemble food orders according to established procedures.
• Follow recipe instructions, portion guidelines, and food-quality standards.
• Keep kitchen workstations, counters, and preparation areas clean and organized.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Restock ingredients, containers, and kitchen supplies throughout the shift.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food supplies.
• Remove trash and maintain proper sanitation in assigned areas.
• Follow food-safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.
• Support opening, closing, and routine kitchen cleaning duties.
• Communicate supply shortages or kitchen concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Work cooperatively with cooks and other kitchen staff during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, café, or food-service experience is helpful but not always required.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety, and organization.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn food-preparation procedures and kitchen standards.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to manage routine kitchen tasks efficiently.
• Professional and dependable approach to work.

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 employment status.

About the Company

Heirloom provides a dining environment focused on food quality, hospitality, and customer service. The kitchen team works together to maintain organized preparation areas, follow food-safety standards, and support efficient daily restaurant operations.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person