Kitchen Assistant

Dolce Bakery•Prairie Village, KS

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant supports the Dolce Bakery team by performing a variety of essential prep, cleaning, and organizational tasks that keep the kitchen running smoothly. This hands-on role works across all areas of the kitchen, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and consistency while maintaining a positive and team-oriented attitude.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions accurately and uphold kitchen safety protocols
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying tasks that need to be done
Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude
Commitment to cleanliness, quality, and Dolce Bakery’s standards of excellence
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Frequent bending, reaching, and hand use required
Must be able to immerse hands in water for cleaning tasks
Comfortable working in a warm, humid kitchen environment

Nice To Haves

Previous restaurant or bakery experience preferred but not required
Willingness to learn and grow in a kitchen environment

Responsibilities

Assist with production tasks such as scooping, rolling, portioning, and turning out cakes
Mix icing and custom colors, prep cookie kits, and portion doughs and fillings
Support inventory and kitchen organization by refilling ingredient bins, rotating stock, disposing of expired items, and restocking supplies
Tubbing, juicing, and pureeing as needed for production support
Assist with daily kitchen cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, and sanitizing workstations
Put away clean dishes and maintain organization in dish areas
Help with bakery closing duties and follow daily cleaning checklists
Take out trash and recycling
Perform deep cleaning of equipment and workspace as scheduled
Run errands and assist with deliveries as needed
Maintain a positive, flexible approach and jump in where help is needed