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JMR Staffing
Kitchen Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$35,235 / year median in Connecticut
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Our client in the Watertown area is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook/Porter who will be responsible to complete all items on the daily preparation list, including, but not limited to, protein prep, vegetables, sauces and dressing and other food items, keeping the area stocked with items throughout the shift, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment, utensils, and tools. This position will ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, maintain a clean work area while following health and safety guidelines, following directions of the chef and use the guidance of the other cooks in the kitchen. Duties Follow proper storage and rotation procedures. Assist with keeping the kitchen, floors, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers clean and organized. Assist with washing large pots, sheet trays, and hotel pans. Attend meetings as required. Ensure the kitchen adheres to State Health and Hygiene Requirements as well as company culinary standards. Assist chef with receiving daily orders, storing of proteins, vegetables, and grocery items appropriately Perform other duties as assigned. Skills Professionalism. Demonstrates professional behavior reflective of company's Mission Statement, Philosophy and Values. Customer Focus. Actively demonstrates a dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements from internal and external customers; gets firsthand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; always acts with the customer or patient in mind. Functional Skills . Must have the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Fast-Paced Environment. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Judgment. Ability to exercise good judgment and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Dependability. Commits to doing the best job possible; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Takes responsibility for own actions.