Kitchen Helper (Part-Time)

Monarch Communities • Brick Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Kitchen Helper supports the culinary team with dishwashing, sanitation, cleaning, and routine meal preparation and service-support tasks. The role helps keep the kitchen and dining service areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready to provide service to residents and guests. This is a part-time position for 10 hours per week, paid hourly, and classified as non-exempt. The Kitchen Helper reports to the Culinary Services Director, Executive Chef, or another designated Culinary Services leader.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Use proper body mechanics; intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service, kitchen, or hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures.
• Safely operate dishwashing equipment and wash, clean, and store pots, pans, cooking utensils, plates, glasses, cups, silverware, and other foodservice equipment.
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies, monitor chemical dispensers, use required safety equipment, and remove kitchen trash and refuse as needed.
• Support meal-service preparation by washing and preparing fruits and vegetables, placing prepared items into pans or service containers, assembling salads, plating desserts, portioning or arranging items for service, and assisting with tray setup.
• Assist servers with side work and routine setup tasks so dining areas and service stations are prepared for each meal service.
• Assist with room-service tray delivery and deliver and retrieve meal carts to and from satellite kitchens or designated service areas.
• During meal service, remove soiled dishes from dining areas and return them to the dishwashing station.
• Participate in required in-service training and follow Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed