Kitchen Helper

Milwaukee, WI, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

team environment

Training and Development

drug-free workplace

Job Description

MCFI operates a kitchen and serving/cafeteria service designed to provide high-quality food solutions in a team-oriented environment. This establishment focuses on delivering excellent customer service while maintaining strict adherence to safety and cleanliness standards. As a food service entity, MCFI prioritizes both food safety and employee well-being to ensure a seamless dining experience for its customers. The kitchen and cafeteria operations are managed by experienced leadership including Team Leaders and Managers who oversee daily activities and ensure compliance with all operational protocols. This role is an essential part of the team-based kitchen operation and demands a commitment to maintaining proper food preparation, handling, and serving practices.

The Food Service Worker position at MCFI is responsible for a variety of basic food preparation duties including following specific recipes and portion guidelines, serving meals according to established Food Safety Plans, and adhering to State and Local health codes. This position supports a cooperative work atmosphere where teamwork and communication are vital to success. The role encompasses food service duties such as cleaning and sanitizing work areas, labeling and storing food correctly, and completing routine opening and closing tasks. Ensuring food and physical safety in the workplace is a primary responsibility, including reporting any incidents or accidents according to company procedures.

Food Service Workers must maintain productivity and a consistent work pace during meal preparation, serving, and cleaning tasks. They also play a crucial part in upholding the organization’s quality standards aimed at customer satisfaction. Individuals in this position should be able to contribute positively to a team, demonstrate good hygiene and grooming practices, and show attentiveness to quality and detail in their daily duties. This establishment values equal opportunity employment and promotes a safe, drug-free work environment. Overall, the role is vital to the daily operations of the kitchen and serving areas, ensuring customers receive safe, well-prepared meals and high-quality service.

Job Requirements

Minimum age requirement 18 years
No minimum required education
No minimum required experience
No required license, certification, or registration
No travel outside of office
No valid driver’s license required
No auto insurance required

Job Qualifications

Minimum age requirement 18 years
Ability to successfully complete customer service, food safety and program trainings within 90 days
Ability to communicate customer concerns to designated Food Service staff
Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team
Ability to attend to details and pursue quality in tasks
Ability to maintain good grooming and hygiene practices

Job Duties

Perform kitchen helper duties including basic food preparation, following recipes, and portion guidelines
Serve meals according to Food Safety Plan and Standard Operating Procedures
Provide coverage and support for team members as needed
Maintain a productive work pace when preparing, serving, and cleaning
Practice and promote food and physical safety, reporting all incidents or accidents
Effectively clean and sanitize work areas per health code
Label, date, and properly store food and supplies
Complete opening and closing checklists daily
Adhere to workplace and trade safety laws and standards
Build and maintain customer satisfaction with products and services