Kitchen Assistant

Position Overview

Responsible for assisting and helping Chef prepare all meals as well as general clean-up duties for an employee cafeteria five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday.

Reports to: Head Chef

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the preparation of food on a daily basis
  • Adheres to proper food handling procedures
  • Prep work may include but not limited to: chopping vegetables, boiling pastas, carving and slicing of meats and cheeses and assisting in having other ingredients ready for cuisine creation
  • Perform simple food preparation tasks such as making sandwiches, salads and brewing coffee
  • Garnishes, displays and serves food items according to standards
• May take orders from employees
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, plate presentation, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Clean-up duties such as:
  • Operate dishwasher
  • Cleans tables and countertops
  • Cleans various kitchen equipment
  • Sweeps floors

• Ensure all equipment and stations are properly cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment)
• Minimum 6 months – 1-year prep work or food service
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Knowledge of state food handling laws
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control and sanitation
• Dependable and responsible

• Monitor food quality while preparing food utilizing HACCP forms and production charts
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all standards and regulations
• Participates in staff meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Head Chef or Facilities Manager

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma

Physical Demands and Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; kneel and climb. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.

• Work Environment: This position requires one to work both in an office environment and full-service kitchen.

Recommended Skills

• Communication
• Cooking
• Dishwashers
• Facility Management
• Food Preparation
• Food Safety