What are the responsibilities and job description for the KITCHEN PRODUCTION ASSISATNT position at Souper Natural?
Kitchen Production Assistant
Location: Souper Natural Soups
Schedule: Monday–Thursday (with occasional weekend farmers market opportunities)
About the Position
Souper Natural Soups is looking for a dependable, hardworking Kitchen Production Assistant to join our growing team. This is a hands-on position in a commercial kitchen where you'll be trained to prepare our handcrafted soups in large batches while helping with all aspects of daily production.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working efficiently, takes pride in quality, and is willing to jump in wherever needed. Every day is a little different, so flexibility and a positive attitude are essential.
We are a women owned business with the owners on site.
Primary Responsibilities
- Learn and prepare soups in large commercial batches following established recipes and procedures.
- Wash, peel, chop, and prepare vegetables and other ingredients.
- Use professional knife skills safely and efficiently.
- Package soups into containers accurately and consistently.
- Label finished products according to company standards.
- Prepare customer orders for pickup and delivery.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Assist with inventory, stocking, and general kitchen organization.
- Perform other kitchen and production duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
- Opportunity to represent Souper Natural Soups at local farmers markets on select weekends.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is required.
- Culinary training or equivalent professional kitchen experience preferred.
- Strong professional knife skills.
- Ability to follow recipes with precision and consistency.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently once trained.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable performing repetitive kitchen tasks.
- Able to work in a warm, active commercial kitchen environment.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, thinks ahead, and doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done. You enjoy staying busy, work well under pressure, and care about producing high-quality food. We value team members who are dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed.
If you love cooking, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and want to be part of a small business that values quality and integrity, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25