Kitchen Assistant

Title: Kitchen Assistant Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Culinary/Operations

Job Summary:

This position assists the cook with ingredient preparation as well as perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen.

This position reports to the Chef.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Properly clean and sanitize all food preparation areas.

· Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.

· Assists with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.

· Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.

· Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.

· Organizing and storing food supplies.

· Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions.

· Clean dining areas.

· Empties garbage.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in assisting in kitchens.
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

· Extended period of up to 8 hours of standing.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.