Kitchen Assistant

Upper Crust Food Service • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

Kitchen Assistants support back-of-house operations by preparing food as directed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef, maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas, and ensuring supplies are stocked and ready. The role includes washing utensils, equipment, and dishes; receiving and putting away deliveries; sorting and removing trash; and communicating regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

The work environment can be loud and busy and may involve kitchen hazards, extreme heat or cold, and exposure to cleaning chemicals. The role requires standing for long periods, up to 8 or more hours, as well as walking, bending, stooping, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years in a full-service restaurant as a prep or line cook.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Stock supplies at serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
• Help unload and put away deliveries.
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed