Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Dairy Farmers of America

12h

About The Position

From locally owned dairy farms to the tables of our customers, you can be part of the story behind The Creamery and the cheese loved by families across the United States. However, our brand isn't just a product on a shelf. As team members we are dedicated to connecting with customers and creating an unforgettable experience at The Creamery. From greeting customers and helping them find the perfect product to keeping the store clean or serving a meal at the Creamery Kitchen, our team members are just as much part of our brand as are our products. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated team members who are passionate about food, desire to be part of a brand, and are willing to engage with customers to create that memorable experience, bringing them back for more. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We are looking for dedicated team members to join The Creamery team who have a commitment to quality in everything they do. General Purpose: The Creamery Kitchen is a quick service restaurant that offers a dairy forward menu found inside Southern Utah's popular destination, The Creamery, a retail cheese store and experience. The kitchen assistant will join the Creamery Kitchen team to deliver wholesome, fresh meals made by hand and to order. Responsibilities in this role include all aspects of food preparation at the various kitchen stations: pizza, salad/mac 'n' cheese, plater, expeditor and cashier.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Previous kitchen experience is preferred
Certificate and/or license -- Food Handlers certificate (may be obtained within 30 days of employment)
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Must be able to work well in a team environment
Ability to work safe and follow established policies and procedures
Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to count money and work a cash register
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items adhering to The Creamery Kitchen's recipes
Provide Creamery Kitchen customers with outstanding customer service and quality food
Set-up, operate, and shut down daily station assignment
Prepare food and serve according to State Health and Safety code
Learn all menu items that are prepared at each station
Proper portion control to ensure consistency in all menu items
Operate various kitchen tools and equipment properly and in a safe manner
Assist putting away deliveries and using proper storing methods (i.e., first in/first out)
Maintain cleanliness at assigned station and throughout the kitchen and preparation area
Practice proper sanitation and personal hygiene habits
Operate cash register, count cash and make change
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.