Culinary Assistant: Impactful Kitchen Prep & Programs

Apscareerportal; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Apscareerportal is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the Food Bank’s Culinary Department in daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations. You will contribute to multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe Culinary Center in compliance with health regulations.

The role requires culinary training or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain great hygiene.
• Culinary training or equivalent work experience.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit issued by the Tulsa County Health Department.
• Attention to detail.
• Clean driving record checked through DMV.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively or independently and be a team player.
• Must be available to work morning shifts, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation, cooking, and packaging for Culinary Programs.
• Seal and package prepared meals for freezing and distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the commercial kitchen, demonstration kitchen, and supporting facilities.
• Assist with inventory management, including organization of coolers, freezers, and dry storage.
• Follow Tulsa County Health Department codes and internal food safety and tracking procedures.
• Assist with cooking and plating food for Culinary Center programs and special events.
• Support culinary volunteer staffing, including assisting with volunteer shifts as needed.
• Assist with daily opening and closing kitchen tasks.
• Support dishwashing, trash removal, recycling, and breakdown of boxes.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sous Chef, Director of Culinary Services, or Chief Culinary Officer.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Apscareerportal is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the Food Bank’s Culinary Department in daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations. You will contribute to multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe Culinary Center in compliance with health regulations.

The role requires culinary training or equivalent experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends, with a focus on safety and