Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Helper to support our culinary team in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment. This role is essential in assisting with meal preparation, food handling, and ensuring food safety standards are upheld. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the food industry and a willingness to learn and grow within our team. Previous restaurant or food service experience is a plus, but we provide training for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills.
Duties
- Assist with basic food preparation and meal assembly under the supervision of chefs or kitchen staff
- Support food handling activities, including washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment to meet health and safety standards
- Help with organizing supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Support serving staff during meal service times as needed
- Follow all food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure high-quality food standards
- Assist in setting up and breaking down workstations at the beginning and end of shifts
- Ensure proper storage of ingredients and leftovers according to safety guidelines
Skills
- Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
- Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances
- Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers
- Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
- Sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff.
- Clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances
- Use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads, ice cream dishes, milkshakes and other beverages
- Portion, assemble, and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out food
Pay: $16.35 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
