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Assistant chef
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Island Rootz Cuisine
Watertown, CT (In Person)
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Assistant chef Island Rootz Cuisine Oakville, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $120 a day 9 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Pre-cooking preparation Dietary aide experience Food service health code compliance Food service cleaning Safety regulations Culinary Arts Food safety sanitizing procedures Plating Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic culinary team as an Assistant Chef, where your passion for food and dedication to excellence will shine! In this energetic role, you will support the head chef in preparing delicious meals, maintaining high standards of food safety, and ensuring a seamless kitchen operation. Your culinary skills and enthusiasm will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your kitchen expertise while working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Assist in preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to established recipes and standards Support menu planning by helping to develop new meal ideas and specials Handle food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and assembling ingredients efficiently and safely Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including proper food handling and storage practices Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and sanitation procedures at all times Contribute to food service operations by setting up stations, serving dishes, and managing plating as needed Support catering events and special functions with timely meal preparation and presentation Experience Prior experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is highly desirable Hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, or restaurant settings is preferred Knowledge of food handling safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices is essential Familiarity with menu planning, meal preparation, and food service operations will be advantageous Skills in knife handling, culinary techniques, and food industry standards are important for success in this role Previous experience with catering or large-scale food service environments is a plus A background in culinary arts or related training can enhance your ability to excel as an