Burns in the Kitchen Frisco, TX Job Details Part-time $16 - $18 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Attention to detail Ability to follow instructions ServSafe Food Handler Certification Food Handler Certification Full Job Description
PART-TIME KITCHEN PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Burns in the Kitchen Frisco, Texas $16-$18 per hour Part-time | Approximately 10-15 hours per week
ABOUT BURNS IN THE KITCHEN
Burns in the Kitchen is a growing custom meal service specializing in family-friendly, health-conscious meals designed around dietary restrictions. Our meals are free from gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts, refined sugar, and seed oils. We prepare customized individual meals, family meals, medically supportive meals, catering orders, and wholesale freezer meals from a professional commercial kitchen in Frisco. We are looking for a dependable, organized, and hardworking Kitchen Production Assistant who can help us increase production while maintaining our high standards for food quality, cleanliness, consistency, and allergy awareness.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Kitchen Production Assistant will work directly alongside the owner and chef during scheduled production shifts. The primary purpose of this position is to help our kitchen produce more meals efficiently by assisting with ingredient preparation, meal assembly, portioning, packaging, labeling, dishwashing, sanitation, and kitchen organization. This position will begin with approximately 10-15 hours per week, concentrated into one or two weekly production shifts. Additional hours and opportunities for advancement may become available as the company grows.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Wash, peel, cut, weigh, and prepare vegetables and other ingredients Prepare ingredients according to written recipes and production lists Assist with preparing sides, sauces, and other basic menu components Accurately weigh and portion proteins, vegetables, grains, sauces, and sides Assemble customized individual meals and family-size orders Package and label meals accurately Verify that customer names, dietary restrictions, and labels match each order Follow allergy-safety and cross-contact prevention procedures Maintain proper food temperatures and storage practices Organize refrigerated, frozen, and dry inventory Assist with receiving and putting away ingredients and supplies Wash dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment Clean and sanitize workstations throughout production Complete kitchen closing, cleaning, and reset procedures Notify the chef of missing ingredients, low inventory, damaged products, production mistakes, or quality concerns Complete other kitchen-production responsibilities as assigned
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Dependable, punctual, and ready to work at the scheduled start time Strong attention to detail Able to follow written recipes, instructions, checklists, and portion standards Comfortable using kitchen scales and measuring ingredients accurately Able to work efficiently without sacrificing food quality or cleanliness Willing to learn and follow Burns in the Kitchen's production system Able to communicate clearly when instructions or dietary information are unclear Respectful, team-oriented, teachable, and professional Comfortable working in a fast-paced commercial-kitchen environment Able to work independently after receiving proper training Understands that dietary restrictions and allergy procedures must be taken seriously
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years old Reliable transportation to our Frisco commercial kitchen Previous kitchen, meal-preparation, catering, food-service, or restaurant experience preferred Current Texas Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it before or shortly after beginning employment Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly bend, reach, and perform kitchen-production tasks Ability to safely lift and move up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to work scheduled production shifts consistently Monday availability is strongly preferred
SCHEDULE
Approximately 10-15 hours per week to begin Hours will generally be concentrated into one or two scheduled production shifts Shifts may vary according to weekly order volume and production needs Additional hours may become available as the company grows Applicants should provide their complete weekly availability when applying
COMPENSATION
$16-$18 per hour, based on experience, reliability, food-safety knowledge, and demonstrated kitchen ability Paid hands-on training 90-day performance review Opportunity for increased responsibility and additional hours based on performance and company growth Potential advancement into a Cook, Lead Production Assistant, or Kitchen Lead position
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS POSITION
You may be a strong fit if you: Notice when something is incorrectly portioned or mislabeled Keep your workstation clean without needing repeated reminders Take dietary restrictions and food safety seriously Enjoy completing prep lists accurately and on time Can move with urgency while still paying attention to details Receive instruction and feedback professionally Want to help build a growing, mission-driven local food business This position may not be the right fit if you frequently arrive late, dislike following recipes or checklists, rush through detailed work, or are uncomfortable being held accountable for accuracy, cleanliness, and productivity.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your résumé or a summary of your relevant work experience. Include answers to the following questions: What experience do you have with food preparation, meal prep, catering, or commercial kitchens? What days and times are you regularly available? Are you available to work on Mondays? Do you currently have a Texas Food Handler Certification? Are you comfortable working approximately 10-15 hours per week? Why are you interested in working with Burns in the Kitchen? Describe a time when your attention to detail helped prevent or correct a mistake. Selected applicants may be invited to complete a paid working interview to demonstrate food-preparation skills, cleanliness, ability to follow instructions, attention to detail, and overall fit for the position. Burns in the Kitchen is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, performance, and the ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
