Dishwasher/Food Prep Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant - 4.0 Mission Viejo, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17.00 - $18.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Dietary aide experience Attention to detail Food preparation Full Job Description Job Summary Join our dynamic culinary team as a Dishwasher/Food Prep! In this vital role, you will be the backbone of our kitchen operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient environment that allows our chefs and dietary staff to deliver exceptional meals. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and food preparation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the food industry while supporting a vibrant team dedicated to quality and service. Duties Thoroughly wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment to uphold cleanliness standards. Assist in food preparation tasks such as slicing, chopping, and assembling ingredients following established recipes and safety protocols. Support meal assembly and plating processes for various dietary needs, ensuring accuracy and presentation consistency. Maintain a clean work environment by regularly cleaning workstations, floors, and storage areas in compliance with safety standards. Operate kitchen equipment safely including dishwashers, slicers, mixers, and other culinary tools under proper guidelines. Follow strict food handling procedures to ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination during all stages of food prep. Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal production schedules and meet service deadlines. Skills Prior experience in dietary departments or as a dietary aide is highly desirable. Knowledge of menu planning and food preparation techniques within a food service or restaurant setting. Strong understanding of food safety management practices and sanitation standards. Proficiency in operating kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, slicers, and cooking appliances. Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork with kitchen staff and dietary personnel. Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency in meal preparation. Basic knife skills including slicing techniques for efficient ingredient prep. Experience with catering or large-scale meal service is a plus. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop culinary skills while contributing to a positive dining experience. We are committed to providing a paid position that fosters growth, teamwork, and excellence in the food industry!

Pay:

$17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person