Kitchen Assistant

Cliffs Club Services • Salem, SC

5d

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant supports cooks with food preparation and kitchen operations. The role includes obtaining products and small equipment, preparing assigned items according to standard recipes, and operating food production and serving equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. The Kitchen Assistant follows safe and sanitary food-handling practices and maintains kitchen cleanliness, including dishwashing, cleaning equipment and surfaces, handling trash and debris, and sweeping and mopping floors. The role also involves storing delivered food, cleaning coolers, freezers, and storerooms, maintaining inventories of cleaning supplies, and transferring supplies and equipment between work areas. The Kitchen Assistant handles china and glassware carefully, monitors floors for cleanliness and safety, and assists with weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance. Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

Requirements

• Basic knife skills.
• Knowledge of health department regulations.
• Basic English communication skills and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Pleasant personality and professional appearance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of general kitchen-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with their tasks and obtain products and small equipment needed for food preparation.
• Prepare assigned items by following standard recipes.
• Operate food production and serving equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
• Use safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Return soiled food-preparation utensils and smallware to the proper areas.
• Wash wares by machine or by hand in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Collect kitchen trash, empty garbage cans, and wash and re-line them with new bags.
• Break down boxes and crates and remove debris.
• Check garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware, and other reusable items.
• Wash and polish kitchen stainless steel, including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee areas, refrigerators, and walk-ins.
• Wash and clean receiving, trash, and other kitchen-related areas.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and keep them clean, dry, and clear of debris.
• Clean the dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Assist with food preparation, store food after delivery, and clean coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Maintain inventories of soap, chemicals, and paper towels.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Handle china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Assist with the weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Clean and safely store brooms, mops, and other cleaning equipment in their proper places.
• Perform other duties as instructed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

Benefits

• Employee appreciation parties and team-building events.
• Premier training.
• Compensation including 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Health benefits, telehealth, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Employee wellness monetary incentives.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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