Job Title: Kitchen Helper & Food Prep Assistant

Job Description:
We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Helper & Food Prep Assistant to support our culinary team in daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will assist in food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage dishwashing tasks, and ensure a hygienic and organized work environment. This role is essential in helping our chefs deliver high-quality food efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with prepping ingredients including chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and assembling food items

• Sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces according to health and safety guidelines

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen tools manually or with a dishwasher

• Organize and restock kitchen inventory such as food supplies, cleaning agents, and condiments

• Manage proper disposal of food waste, recyclables, and trash in designated areas

• Support chefs with tasks such as fetching ingredients, plating dishes, and basic kitchen duties

• Ensure compliance with food safety protocols to prevent contamination and maintain food quality

• Keep the kitchen clean and tidy by sweeping, mopping, and maintaining trash bins

• Follow all internal kitchen protocols, company policies, and safety standards

• Collaborate with fellow kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Skills & Requirements:

• Prior kitchen experience preferred but not mandatory

• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environment

• Strong attention to hygiene, detail, and ability to follow instructions

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds

• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Basic knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety is a plus

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred