Kitchen Assistant

99 Ranch Market • Chino Hills, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a versatile and energetic Kitchen Assistant to support our fast-paced kitchen operations. This role focuses on ingredient preparation, portioning, assembly, and general kitchen production support, while assisting with assigned basic cooking activities such as grill cooking and Beef Roll preparation under established procedures and direction. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and able to follow recipes, food safety standards, and production requirements while working effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Prior kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred; basic cooking experience is a plus.
• Formal culinary school education or training may be accepted in lieu of professional kitchen experience.
• A valid Food Preparation Certificate / Food Handler Certificate is strictly required prior to starting.
• Basic knife and food preparation skills, with the ability and willingness to learn assigned cooking tasks and follow established recipes and SOPs.
• Proven ability to multitask, stay organized, and maintain high performance during busy rush hours.
• A keen eye for portion accuracy, order accuracy, and food presentation.
• Excellent communication skills, consistent punctuality, and the ability to follow instructions closely from the head chefs.
• Follow established recipes, portion standards, and production procedures to support consistent product quality and presentation.
• Complete assigned preparation and production tasks efficiently while maintaining quality, food safety, and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic cooking experience is a plus.
• Formal culinary school education or training may be accepted in lieu of professional kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned kitchen production activities, including ingredient preparation, portioning, packing, assembly, and basic cooking tasks as needed.
• Wash, peel, chop, cut, portion, and prepare fresh vegetables, meats, and other ingredients for assigned kitchen production activities.
• Accurately weigh and portion out ingredients to ensure consistent taste, quality, and precise portion sizes for every order.
• Monitor the quality of ingredients and ensure every finished product is visually appealing and cooked to perfection.
• Keep the grill station, prep tables, floors, and utensils clean and sanitized throughout the shift.
• Assist with general dishwashing as needed.
• Strictly follow all health department regulations, ensuring proper food handling, storage, and temperature controls (especially at the hot station).
• Assist with organizing stock, practicing proper stock rotation (FIFO), and actively minimizing food waste during both prep and cooking.
• Cutting and portioning ingredients exactly to recipe specifications.
• Maintaining a spotless and safe workspace, passing all internal and external health inspections.
• Keeping food waste to a minimum through careful prep and portioning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Services Award.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

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