Kitchen Helper

DO & CO • New York, NY

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About The Position

DO & CO is seeking a hardworking and motivated Kitchen Helper to join its New York culinary team. The role supports chefs and cooks in daily operations of a high-volume hot and cold kitchen, including food preparation, plating, stocking, deliveries, storage, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The Kitchen Helper follows company recipes, production requirements, and food safety standards, and contributes to a cooperative, efficient kitchen environment. The position may involve preparing Halal and non-Halal food when applicable.

Requirements

• Familiarity with basic kitchen operations and food-preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Comfort working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation, cleanliness, quality, and presentation.
• Proactive, dependable, and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
• Comfort standing and working on one's feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in environments with varying temperatures, including hot and refrigerated areas.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food and beverage, kitchen, or food-production experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and cooks with daily operations of a high-volume hot and cold kitchen.
• Support preparation of hot and cold meals according to company recipes, quality standards, and production requirements, including Halal and non-Halal food preparation when applicable.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables and other ingredients using appropriate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Assist with preparing sauces, salads, marinades, and other meal components.
• Support food plating, assembly, and general preparation during production and service periods.
• Ensure cooking stations are adequately stocked with ingredients, equipment, and supplies.
• Receive deliveries and assist with unloading, organizing, rotating, and replenishing food supplies.
• Store ingredients and prepared food according to food safety standards and guidance from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Monitor product quality and food waste accurately.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen stations, utensils, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support a positive, cooperative, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.

What This Job Offers

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