What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Wee Folk Childcare?
Overview
Join our team as a Kitchen Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a vibrant, efficient, and welcoming food service environment. In this role, you’ll support the kitchen staff with essential food preparation and safety tasks, ensuring smooth operations from meal prep to service. Your energy and attention to detail will contribute to delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, fostering a positive experience for both colleagues and guests.
Duties
- Assist with food preparation, including chopping, peeling, and assembling ingredients to support chefs and cooks
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, utensils, and equipment to uphold food safety standards
- Handle food items safely, following proper storage procedures and hygiene practices
- Support meal assembly and plating to ensure timely delivery of dishes during service hours
- Help with basic cooking tasks under supervision, applying proper knife skills and culinary techniques
- Ensure all food handling procedures comply with health regulations and safety protocols
- Contribute to catering events by preparing ingredients and assisting with setup and cleanup
Experience
- Previous experience in a restaurant or food industry setting is preferred but not required; enthusiasm for learning is key
- Familiarity with cooking techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods is advantageous
- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling practices is highly desirable
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong teamwork skills with a positive attitude toward supporting kitchen operations
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences! We value energetic individuals eager to grow their culinary skills while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in the food industry within a supportive environment.
Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16