Food Services Assistant (Per Diem)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant supports kitchen operations by assisting lead cooks with food preparation, ingredient handling, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. This role helps ensure efficient meal production through prep work, proper food storage, and sanitation, including operating the dish machine to wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices or willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and ability to support lead staff
• Time management and organization
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as chopping, washing, lifting, and bending

Responsibilities

• Assist lead cooks with food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and measuring ingredients
• Prepare ingredients in advance to support timely meal production
• Accurately portion and count food items for meal service and inventory
• Store food according to food safety and labeling guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and prep areas
• Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure all dishes, utensils, and cookware are cleaned and sanitized
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, and storage areas
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries
• Dispose of waste and follow sanitation procedures
• Support overall kitchen operations to maintain efficiency and safety standards

Benefits

• The company offers a career journey with opportunities to develop critical solutions through innovation.
• The company is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion.
• The company's Mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
• The company provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED