Kitchen Assistant - Waterford, United States - Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

Description

Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

Reports to: Head Chef

Kitchen Assistant will support our Head Chef and Assistant Chef in preparing and serving healthful meals for students, artists and staff in the O'Neill cafeteria. This is a part-time position.

Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities:

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Assisting the Chef with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Chef's instructions.
• Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.
  
  

Kitchen Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens.
• A food handler's license (Preferred)
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

The O'Neill requires that all employees are vaccinated against Covid-19 before their start date.

At The O'Neill, our campus is open to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. The O'Neill is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.