Kitchen Helper Mo Dean's Soul and Seafood Jacksonville, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $14 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Industrial food slicers Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Food mixers Equipment safety procedures Dietary aide experience Food service health code compliance Floor cleaning Kitchen knives Food service cleaning Food portioning Food order assembly Contamination control Food safety sanitizing procedures Quality control Assisting food service staff Oven and range use Communication skills Entry level Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Helper, where your enthusiasm and dedication will contribute to creating a welcoming and efficient kitchen environment. In this role, you will support chefs and kitchen staff by assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help deliver high-quality meals and exceptional service in a fast-paced food industry setting. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable culinary experience and develop essential kitchen skills. Duties Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients using proper knife skills and slicing techniques Support cooking processes by preparing ingredients according to recipes and adhering to food safety standards Operate basic kitchen equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, and food processors Maintain cleanliness of workstations, utensils, and kitchen appliances through regular cleaning routines Follow food handling procedures to ensure hygiene and prevent cross-contamination Aid in meal assembly and presentation according to established menu plans and recipe adherence Support catering events by preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality control standards Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate tasks efficiently and ensure smooth workflow Qualifications Previous experience in a dietary department or dietary aide role is preferred but not required; willingness to learn is essential Familiarity with food preparation, cooking, and food safety management practices in a restaurant or food industry environment Knowledge of menu planning, recipe adherence, and meal preparation techniques Experience operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Strong understanding of safety standards in production environments and proper food handling procedures Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork within the kitchen staff Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, and cleaning work areas diligently Catering or culinary experience is a plus; familiarity with slicing techniques and knife skills highly valued Join us in delivering delicious meals with precision and care! Your contribution as a Kitchen Helper will be vital in creating a positive dining experience for all. We are committed to supporting your growth in the food industry while ensuring a safe, clean, and energetic work environment.

Pay:

From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person