Culinary Prep Assistant — Senior Living Kitchen

Kids for the Future; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC seeks a Chef Assistant to support daily culinary operations in a busy kitchen. You will assist with food prep, production, and service under the guidance of the Executive Chef or Dining Services Director.

The role focuses on hands-on production, food safety, and consistency, with opportunities to contribute to menu execution and quality. Prior kitchen experience and a ServSafe-style mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary training or certificate helpful but not required.
• 1–3 years of basic kitchen or line cook experience preferred.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to follow recipes and written instructions.
• Basic knife and food prep skills.
• Ability to work in a small, fast-paced kitchen.
• Good time management and organization.
• Dependable and consistent attendance.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Assist with daily meal production for scheduled services and special events.
• Perform basic prep work including chopping, portioning, mixing, and batch cooking.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and plate presentation within guidelines.
• Support timely and efficient meal service.
• Assist with simple menu items and limited variations as directed.
• Follow daily prep lists and task assignments from the Executive Chef or supervisor.
• Maintain organized prep and service areas.
• Assist with receiving and putting away deliveries using FIFO.
• Label and date all prepped and stored foods.

Skills

Food safety

Basic knife skills

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training / certificate (helpful)

Tools

Basic kitchen equipment handling

ServSafe certification documentation

Job description

Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC seeks a Chef Assistant to support daily culinary operations in a busy kitchen. You will assist with food prep, production, and service under the guidance of the Executive Chef or Dining Services Director.

The role focuses on hands-on production, food safety, and consistency, with opportunities to contribute to menu execution and quality. Prior kitchen experience and a ServSafe-style mindset are valued.