We are looking to hire a hard-working Part-Time Kitchen Helper to clean, stock, and maintain the kitchen as well as help with the preparation of meal ingredients and serve meals to fellow employees. The Kitchen Helpers responsibilities include retrieving ingredients from the refrigerator, freezer, and stockroom, measuring ingredients as per the cook's instructions, serving meals with a friendly attitude, and removing leftovers from patrons plates, bowls, and glasses. You should also be able to ensure that all work areas are properly sanitized.

To be successful as a Kitchen Helper, you should demonstrate sound knowledge of proper food handling procedures and remove expired or spoiled ingredients from the refrigerator, freezer, and stockroom. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Helper should be able to follow all food health and safety regulations and display exceptional organizational skills to ensure the timely completion of kitchen duties.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients
• Placing cold items in self-serve cold storage cart
• Preparing cold food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and desserts
• Preparing hot food items according to recipes and Cooks instructions
• Packing take-out orders as needed
• Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments, cutting boards, and tea and coffee containers and neatly putting away in respective places
• Wiping down tables and other counter surfaces, and sweeping and mopping to ensure cleanliness in the dining area for the next meal
• Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
• Maintaining a clean work environment by disposing of garbage, washing garbage cans, replacing garbage bags, sweeping and mopping floors, and washing dishes
• Cleaning up spills and messes in the kitchen and/or dining room
• Deep cleaning and sterilizing kitchen equipment, such as stoves, refrigerators, sinks, etc.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be food handler safe certified within first six months of employment
• Proven experience helping in kitchen settings
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time
• The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills