Kitchen Assistants support the culinary team by preparing and executing food as directed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. They maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.
What’s in it for you?
- Very few late nights and weekend hours
- Time off for most holidays
- Paid vacations
- A competitive 401K with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors.
- Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
- Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
- Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
- Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
Special Demands:
- The work environment can be loud and busy.
- There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
- Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.