What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Team Member position at Punjab Cafe?
Job Summary
Join our vibrant culinary team as a Restaurant Kitchen Help! In this energetic role, you will be a vital part of creating delicious meals and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help ensure smooth food preparation, uphold food safety standards, and support the overall dining experience for our guests. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain valuable restaurant experience in a dynamic setting.
Duties
- Assist with food preparation, including slicing, chopping, and assembling ingredients following recipe guidelines and safety standards
- Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, blenders, and other culinary tools safely and efficiently
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations by cleaning utensils, surfaces, and equipment regularly to meet hygiene standards
- Support meal preparation and plating to ensure timely service during busy hours
- Follow food handling procedures diligently to uphold food safety management protocols
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow
- Aid in menu planning by preparing ingredients as directed and assisting with catering setups when needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in food service, restaurant, or culinary environments is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential
- Familiarity with dietary department or dietary aide experience is a plus
- Knowledge of food safety standards in production and handling is highly desirable
- Ability to perform basic knife skills, slicing techniques, and food preparation tasks accurately
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen team members
- Experience operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Passion for the food industry with a keen interest in developing culinary expertise
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $20