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Kitchen Helper / Back of House Staff

Tonight Kabab
Edison, NJ Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Kitchen Helper / Back of House Staff to join our dynamic culinary team. In this vital role, you will support the kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth workflow behind the scenes. Your enthusiasm and dedication will contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences and upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills and gain valuable restaurant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

  • Assist with food preparation, including chopping, peeling, and organizing ingredients for meal service
  • Support chefs and kitchen staff with cooking tasks, ensuring timely and accurate meal assembly
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, utensils, equipment, and workstations in accordance with food safety standards
  • Handle food items safely during storage, handling, and transportation to prevent contamination
  • Assist in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations before and after service shifts
  • Follow proper knife skills techniques for slicing, dicing, and portioning ingredients efficiently
  • Support catering events or special functions by preparing ingredients and assisting with food presentation

Experience

  • Previous experience working in a restaurant or food service environment is preferred but not required; training will be provided
  • Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and food handling procedures
  • Familiarity with knife skills for efficient ingredient preparation
  • Understanding of food safety standards and hygiene practices in a commercial kitchen
  • Experience in meal or food preparation within the food industry is advantageous
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately in a high-pressure setting while maintaining attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm for learning culinary skills and supporting team members in a busy kitchen environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18

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