Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal allowance

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a reputable food service establishment committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to its guests. Known for its efficient kitchen operations and high food quality standards, the company employs a team of skilled culinary professionals dedicated to maintaining a clean, organized, and well-managed kitchen environment. The kitchen assistant role is integral to the smooth functioning of the kitchen, providing critical support to chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in simple cooking tasks as outlined by the daily menu. This position helps ensure timely and efficient food production and contributes to the overall positive dining experience of the establishment's patrons.

The kitchen assistant works closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to prepare ingredients, manage kitchen supplies, and maintain sanitation standards. This includes inspecting tools, equipment, and workstations to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning. Responsibilities also extend to monitoring stock, processing requisitions properly, and communicating with the culinary team about excess ingredients or needed assistance during busy hours. Closing duties for the kitchen assistant involve cleaning and storing food items correctly, maintaining organized storage, and shutting down kitchen equipment responsibly.

This role requires individuals who are attentive to detail, able to work efficiently under pressure, and committed to adhering to the health and safety standards in the kitchen. The position typically demands the physical capability to stand and walk for long periods, lift and carry heavy supplies, and work in a kitchen environment where heat, noise, and high activity levels are common. Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen experience, knowledge of food preparation equipment and techniques, and a professional attitude that supports teamwork and service excellence. For individuals passionate about food and looking to grow within the food service industry, this kitchen assistant role offers valuable hands-on experience and a chance to contribute to a successful culinary team.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk during 6 to 8 hour shifts
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe
  • Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 60 pounds and place items on high and low shelves in storerooms and freezers
  • Ability to work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of heat and noise
  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment

Job Qualifications

  • At least two years of kitchen experience in a similar position
  • Applicable knowledge of knives and knife skills
  • Working knowledge of equipment to include slicing machine, juicer, Cryovac machine, small wares equipment
  • Applicable knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures
  • Working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Cooperative attitude in performing a variety of tasks as assigned
  • Knowledge of food production equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to choppers, slicers, mixers, and grinders
  • Ability to review and comprehend recipes and other necessary documentation

Job Duties

  • Meet with Sous Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
  • Complete opening duties set up work station with required mis en place, tools, equipment and supplies
  • Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies
  • Check production schedule and pars
  • Establish priority items for the day
  • Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas
  • Start prep work and production of items needed for the day
  • Ensure all requisitions are processed properly and placed in designated area
  • Inform Sous Chef of any excess items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere
  • Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
  • Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables
  • Breakdown work station and complete closing duties return all food items to the proper storage areas
  • Rotate all returned product
  • Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away
  • Straighten up and organize all storage areas
  • Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins and shelves
  • Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to the specified locations
  • Ice down hot items from the steam table so they cool quickly
  • Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift
  • Restock items that were depleted during the shift
  • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures and standards
  • Other related duties as necessary

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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