Gourmet Kitchen Assistant — Fast-Paced Prep & Plating

DO & CO; New York; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Career development

Job summary

DO & CO in New York seeks a dedicated Kitchen Helper to support high-volume operations in a busy culinary team. You will assist chefs, prep hot and cold items, handle vegetables, and maintain clean, safe stations according to standards.

We offer complimentary daily meals, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and opportunities for national and international career development with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage, kitchen, or food-production experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic kitchen operations and food-preparation techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment with strict deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Capable of following recipes, instructions, and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation, cleanliness, quality, and presentation.
• Proactive, dependable, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
• Willing to work in environments with varying temperatures, including hot and refrigerated areas.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and cooks with the daily operations of a high-volume hot and cold kitchen.
• Support the preparation of hot and cold meals according to company recipes, quality standards, and production requirements, including Halal and non-Halal food preparation when applicable.
• Wash, peel, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables and other ingredients using appropriate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Assist with preparing sauces, salads, marinades, and other meal components.
• Support food plating, assembly, and general preparation during production and service periods.
• Ensure cooking stations are adequately stocked with ingredients, equipment, and supplies.
• Receive deliveries and assist with unloading, organizing, rotating, and replenishing food supplies.
• Store ingredients and prepared food according to food safety standards and guidance from the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Monitor product quality and food waste accurately.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, organized, and safe kitchen stations, utensils, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations outlined in the Food Safety Management System handbook.
• Report food safety, product quality, or operational concerns to management and the Hygiene and Food Safety team.
• Support a positive, cooperative, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Fast-paced env

Job description

DO & CO in New York seeks a dedicated Kitchen Helper to support high-volume operations in a busy culinary team. You will assist chefs, prep hot and cold items, handle vegetables, and maintain clean, safe stations according to standards.

We offer complimentary daily meals, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and opportunities for national and international career development with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.