Culinary Assistant — Kitchen & Community Events

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; 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

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations within the Culinary Department. The role assists with multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe Culinary Center in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, packaging, inventory management, and helping with special events.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Team player and able to work with diverse groups.
• 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

Attendance & punctuality

Organize & prioritize

Team player / work with diverse groups

Multitask handling

Collaborate or work independently

Safety-conscious, attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support daily food preparation, cooking, packaging, and kitchen operations within the Culinary Department. The role assists with multiple culinary programs, events, and volunteer activities while maintaining a clean, safe Culinary Center in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, packaging, inventory management, and helping with special events.