Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Dairy Farmers of America•Beaver, UT

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant works in The Creamery Kitchen, a quick-service restaurant located inside The Creamery, a retail cheese store and visitor destination. The role helps prepare fresh, made-to-order meals by hand and provides customer service. Kitchen assistants may work at a variety of stations, including pizza, salad/mac ’n’ cheese, platter, expeditor, and cashier. The position involves preparing menu items according to recipes and applicable health and safety requirements, setting up and closing assigned stations, maintaining food quality and portion consistency, using kitchen tools and equipment safely, and keeping kitchen areas clean and sanitary. The assistant may also put away deliveries using appropriate storage methods and operate a cash register. The role requires compliance with company quality, safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF procedures, and participation in required training. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to work safely and follow established policies and procedures.
Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to count money and operate a cash register.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Food Handlers certificate; may be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to The Creamery Kitchen’s recipes.
Provide customers with outstanding service and quality food.
Set up, operate, and shut down the daily assigned station.
Prepare and serve food in accordance with state health and safety codes.
Learn the menu items prepared at each station.
Use proper portion control to maintain consistency.
Operate kitchen tools and equipment properly and safely.
Assist with putting away deliveries and use proper storage methods, including first in/first out.
Maintain cleanliness at the assigned station and throughout the kitchen and preparation area.
Practice proper sanitation and personal hygiene.
Operate a cash register, count cash, and make change.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow Dairy Farmers of America values and ethics, including honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
Follow DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures and report nonconformities.
Attend required training, including Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF training.