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, 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, classified as non-exempt and paid hourly. The position 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 physical activities described for the position, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and intermittent lifting and supporting of residents while using proper body mechanics.

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 cookware, utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, and other foodservice equipment.
• Maintain cleaning supplies, monitor chemical dispensers, use required safety equipment, and remove kitchen trash and refuse as needed.
• Support meal preparation through simple tasks such as washing and preparing produce, transferring prepared items to pans or service containers, assembling salads, plating desserts, portioning or arranging items, and assisting with tray setup.
• Assist servers with side work and routine setup to prepare dining areas and service stations for meal service.
• Assist with room-service tray delivery and the delivery and retrieval of meal carts to and from satellite kitchens or designated service areas.
• Remove soiled dishes from dining areas during meal service and return them to the dishwashing station.
• Participate in required in-service training and follow applicable Federal, State, and local regulations and 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