Easter Seals Jobs

Kitchen Assistant

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

Job Summary:

The role of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing while ensuring the compliance with all company and department policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
• Assisting the Cook 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 correctly storing food supplies
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions
• Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area
• Removing and disposing trash
• Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of food and health safety regulations
• Ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently
• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations
• Ability to solve problems independently

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``` - Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously - Ability to use key kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc. - Ability to be frequently standing, bending, kneeling, stooping - Must be able to lift 50lbs

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to frequently chop, dice, peel, slice

Working Conditions:

• Indoor
• Exposure to a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Exposure to a very noisy environment
• Exposure to high kitchen temperatures
• Exposure to sharp and dangerous tools/equipment