Kitchen Assistant (Full-Time)

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting the Kitchen Manager with food preparation, maintaining clean and sanitary areas of food service and serving daily meals to our guests.

Reports to Kitchen Manager

General Responsibilities

Adhere to ServSafe standards and best practices for safe food handling and preparation while in compliance with safety regulations/procedures at all times. Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment and following recipes. Maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen, including but not limited to walls, floors, work areas and dining spaces. Preserving the working order and cleanliness of kitchen equipment. Cleaning and disposing of kitchen waste and rubbish correctly. Reporting any/all equipment malfunctions to Kitchen Manager to arrange for repair/replacement. Attending staff meetings and trainings, as required. Communicating need to know information with incoming staff upon shift changes.

Skill/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required

• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage

• Must be able to acquire food safety certification

• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, with a team-oriented disposition

• Must possess basic computer skills (internet and email)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls

• Regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds consistently, occasionally lift over 30 pounds

• Spend long periods of time on feet

• Ability to climb stairs

This Job Is

• For which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

• A “Fair Chance” opportunity

• For individuals with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for a period of time

Pay $16.35 per hour

Schedule

• 8-hour shift

• Day/Midday shift

• Holidays

• Weekends

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Medical & Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 403(b)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Perks Program