Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

Position Overview

The idea of Bread & Chocolate came from our founder’s kitchen. We take great pride in the foods we prepare and are careful to invite people to join our staff that understand this and can uphold our standards. The Kitchen Assistant position is important to our kitchen. This position supports the Kitchen Manager and the Lead Kitchen Assistant roles.  This position includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the preparing of dishes, cooking, delivering meals, washing dishes, and maintaining the kitchen and equipment. This is a fast-paced position where quality is important. 

Hours & Compensation 

This is a part-time position with a lot of variation in schedule. Work hours can vary between 5-15 hrs a week, including day, evening, and weekend hours, as well as occasional holidays. The schedule is communicated 2 weeks in advance. Rate of pay is determined based on experience, taking into account market rates. 

Responsibility

• Assist the Kitchen Manager and Lead Kitchen Assistant
• Cleanup throughout the day and at the end of each day, including kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors, and walls
• Wash dishes and utensils and make sure they are stored in an organized way in the designated areas
• Ensure that all food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
• Wash, peel, chop, cut and cook and help to prepare meals
• Delivery of some catering orders
• Delivery of food donations
• Have a clear understanding of food safety guidelines and protocols and apply all principles carefully to your work
• Occasional small errands, as necessary
• Attend to our dress code carefully

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous kitchen experience preferred

General Requirements

• Time efficient, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to take direction well
• Excellent communications skills
• Willingness to learn and work with a team of people
• Ability to develop professional relationships with coworkers
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently in a changing and fast-paced environment 
• Ability to respond to stressful situations in professional and productive ways
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to spend entire shift, with the exception of breaks, on your feet

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, feel free to send a resume and cover letter to Jessica at [email protected] or apply on our website at https://www.breadandchocolate.com/jobs