Kitchen Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Sufficient education and literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• A food handlers’ license or certification; it may be acquired after employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English is preferred.
• Detail-oriented and thorough, with the ability to consistently meet high standards.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect guest privacy.
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly manner.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations and equipment, such as stove tops and meat slicers.
• Knowledge of food and health safety regulations and the ability to follow them properly and diligently.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and stoop frequently; lift 50 pounds; and perform repetitive motions including chopping and stirring.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a kitchen or stewarding role is preferred.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook with preparing meal ingredients, including washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas according to established hygiene standards.
• Wash and properly store cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe down kitchen walls.
• Assist with unloading delivered food supplies.
• Organize and correctly store food supplies.
• Transfer meal ingredients promptly from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed by the Cook.
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler and properly label its contents.
• Perform a weekly deep clean to ensure the area is clean and sanitized.
• Remove and dispose of trash.
• Perform other duties as assigned.