175 Kitchen Helpers jobs in the United States

• Assists in pre-preparation tasks such as gathering mise en place, cleaning, and weighing/measuring and preparing ingredients.
• Prepares items for commissary and catering as assigned.
• Sets up, maintains, and breaks down service areas including bakery, pizza, salad bars, entree stations and serving lines in accordance with checklists and standardized recipes.
• Assists in the pot area and dish room, putting clean equipment away, sweeping/mopping floors, removing trash & compost from production area to designated locations.

• Assist receiver in unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Restocks kitchen stations with necessary utensils, plates, equipment, ingredients and cooking supplies.
• Provide professional, positive customer service when serving customers and students on service lines, playing close attention to established portion sizing and service logistics associated with assigned venue.
• Assist in bake shop, catering, commissary, or front-of-house operations, as assigned.

• Adheres to all health code procedures including temperature management, personal hygiene, and food safety and sanitation.
• Maintains cleanliness of storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, and all cooking and baking areas and equipment.
• Properly use gloves, cut gloves, and other protective gear as needed.
• Ensures food and dry ingredients in refrigerators, coolers and dry storage areas are rotated according to FIFO.

• Assists in delivering high-quality service and food to customers, responding promptly and accurately to any inquiries or requests.
• Interact with customers in a friendly, attentive and professional manner.

• Helps maintain order and organization in food and dry storage areas to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Notifies supervisor of any low stock items.

• Supports a positive work environment by contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Supports through actions and words a work environment where all, perspectives and circumstances are treated with respect, fairness and dignity.
• Participates in training that focuses on developing skills to build working relationships with people of all group identities, perspectives and circumstances.

• May assist with deliveries.
• Provides coverage as needed across various dining operations.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in food service is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety guidelines necessary.
• Ability to produce desired results in a very busy kitchen environment.
• Must be able to follow recipes and instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates basic math skills and the ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

• Valid driver's license is preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English. Multi lingual preferred.

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service for large-scale events, ensuring top-notch quality.
• Perform general kitchen duties such as dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Support catering operations by organizing and transporting food items and supplies to various locations.
• Set up and break down kitchen areas for banquets, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly cleaned and stored.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and hygiene in accordance with company policies.
• Assist in stocking and organizing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Travel to various job sites to assist in catering operations, working alongside the culinary team.

• 1-2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a catering or restaurant environment.
• Previous experience as a server, dishwasher, or in kitchen sanitation is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50-75% of the time. This may include travel for up to 30 days at a time.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside skilled professionals.
• Opportunity for travel and diverse work experiences across different events and locations.
• Supportive team culture that values growth, learning, and work-life balance.
• Be part of a company known for its commitment to quality and employee well-being.

• Assist with meal preparation, plating, and service for large-scale events, ensuring top-notch quality.
• Perform general kitchen duties such as dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Support catering operations by organizing and transporting food items and supplies to various locations.
• Set up and break down kitchen areas for banquets, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly cleaned and stored.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, kitchen cleanliness, and hygiene in accordance with company policies.
• Assist in stocking and organizing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Travel to various job sites to assist in catering operations, working alongside the culinary team.

• 1-2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in a catering or restaurant environment.
• Previous experience as a server, dishwasher, or in kitchen sanitation is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50-75% of the time. This may include travel for up to 30 days at a time.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside skilled professionals.
• Opportunity for travel and diverse work experiences across different events and locations.
• Supportive team culture that values growth, learning, and work-life balance.
• Be part of a company known for its commitment to quality and employee well-being.

Sheridan County YMCA is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Childcare Director, the Kitchen Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting the cook in providing healthy meals in a clean, safe, enjoyable and positive environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kitchen Cook Assistant is expected to fulfill the following functions:
•Assist in special functions related to Y events such as mandatory meetings and events.
•Assist in the preparation of food for the childcare program or other Y programs, meetings and events.
•Perform pre-serving set up in the youth center at mealtimes.
•Daily kitchen clean up and sanitization.
•Input & track milk program.
•Follow all safety guidelines and methods for food preparation, cooking, thawing and storing.
•Be prepared to step in as lead cook when needed.
•Maintain a clean, organized, safe and sanitary kitchen always following Wyoming Department of Health protocols to ensure the kitchen is ready for pop-in Health Inspections at any given time.
•Assist with menu planning and inputting on the computer.
•Assist with grocery shopping (ordering, picking up, and organizing).

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Kitchen Cook Assistant will:
•Pursue/participate in ongoing training.
•Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 18 years of age.

2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.

4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.

5. Be certified or have the ability to become certified in Safe Serve procedures.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE
•Retirement: Eligible to contribute an optional percentage or dollar amount to a 401K or Roth account after one year of service, with a YMCA match of up to 4%; an additional contribution annually from the YMCA per Board discretion
•Membership: FREE membership for the whole family!
•Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
•Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
•Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.

OUR CULTURE
•Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
•Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
•Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
•Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
•Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
•Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
•Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
•Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
•Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Join us today!

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• Uses recipes and job knowledge to prepare foods, vegetables, meats, and beverages for various meals, giving due care to achieve high-quality taste and appearance.
• Uses portion control and the loading of food carts or steam trays for serving.
• Assists in checking orders received for proper price and weight and satisfactory quality.
• Assists with cleaning stoves, cookers, kettles, pots and pans, dishes, refrigerators, food grinders, mixers, tables, kitchen utensils, and other kitchen areas to meet sanitation standards.
• Serves food to clients or County staff.
• Re-stocks supplies and assists with organizing any requested food and non-food related items.
• May participate in conducting client food satisfaction surveys.
• Prepares simple reports; completes forms.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• To be considered for the role, a background check and drug test will be conducted. There is no payment required for these assessments.
• Must be a high school graduate or have earned a General Education Diploma (GED).
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in cooking, food preparation, handling, storage, and kitchen sanitation or closely related experience preferably in a large-scale food preparation facility.

• Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing, and raising objects.
• Involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.

• Basic cooking, baking and measuring skills
• The ability to lift and transport food & dish filled buckets between floors, as well as put stock away
• The ability to remain standing and traveling throughout the building for the overall majority of the shift
• An attention to detail concerning: child allergies, Kosher kitchen regulations, overall cleanliness and time management
• Washing pots, pans and multiple dishes throughout the day
• Ability to assist in classrooms and day to day functions as needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience working in a kitchen preferred
• Willingness to wash and sanitize dishes

• Ability to work well with young children, teachers, administration, and parents.
• Patience, compassion, and a willingness to learn
• Ability to carry food up and down a flight of stairs.
• Ability to sit on low chairs and on the floor to communicate with children at eye level.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and hard working person to take on the role of Kitchen Assistant at our center in Chaplin, Ky.

Isaiah House is a faith-based, nonprofit with a competitive edge, delivering one of the most effective substance use disorder treatment facilities in the state of KY.

Employees receive benefits that include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance at NO COST to you
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Two-week vacation/sick pay on day of hire
• The joy and satisfaction of working for a company with a higher purpose!

• To prepare the dining area which may include moving and setting up furniture, setting trolleys and the cleaning and dismantling of these, as required.
• To prepare the service area, hot cupboards and other equipment in the dining center for the efficient and effective service of the meal.
• To assist in the preparation of cooking and serving of food and beverages.
• To serve food appropriately, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.
• To wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining center.
• To clean, on a daily basis, all catering areas to the required standard.
• To work at all times in accordance with Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations standards.
• To undergo training, both on and off the job, as required.
• To inform the Kitchen Manager of any defects in equipment or of premises not meeting Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene Regulations standards.
• To undertake such other related duties as are required to ensure the dining area and the kitchen are in a clean and hygienic condition and that the food service is efficient and effective.
• To undertake any other duties that may be required for the effective operation of the catering establishment.

• Prefer a minimum of high school diploma, GED or be trained through IH intern program.
• No minimum experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Adhere to health department guidelines for food safety handling to include proper temperature guidelines, temperature checks, rotation of product, work area sanitation, equipment sanitation, hand washing, hair nets, guards, and/or hats, non-skid shoes, self-cleanliness and unit cleanliness, in all areas of food handling and food rotation.
• Prepare a variety of grill items to include eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, protein, vegetables and other food items for cooking on grills, fryers, stovetop and cold stations.
• Understand and comply with guidelines for recipe and portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality plating goals. (Hot plates hot/Cold Plates cold).
• Rotate, stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation throughout the shift to include floors, cutting boards, sinks, trash receptacles, tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, microwave units, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment. Complete sanitation checks on the hour for all stations in the kitchen.
• Close the kitchen following the end of shift checklist for kitchen stations. Assist teammates in completing the end of shift responsibilities of the entire kitchen.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Internship could lead to professional opportunity and management opportunity.
• Positive and supportive team culture.
• Competitive Wages with positive feedback and mentoring by professional kitchen staff.
• Day's only schedule- never work nights.
• Like T's Food? As a T's team member, you receive a meal benefit-whether on shift or off and at all locations.
• Home for the Holidays-Thanksgiving and Christmas Day OFF.
• Ongoing development and growth opportunity.
• Tickets At Work Program- offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more.
• Flexible and Predictive Scheduling.

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking a plus but not required.
• Ability to Speak, Read and Write English.

• Passion in culinary.
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance.
• Must be able to handle pressure and multitasking.
• Can communicate effectively in a kitchen setting safety and food quality standards are met.

• Hours vary based on team member's status.
• Weekend availability.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and various kitchen equipment.
• Working with a safe and sanitary mindset when dealing with food and sharp objects.

• 18+ years of age
• 6+ months of food handling or kitchen experience