Kitchen Assistant

Weavers Way Co-op; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler, PA is seeking a Dishwash/Prepared Foods Cook to join our community-focused kitchen team. This part-time role (20–29 hours/week) requires some evenings and weekends and a passion for great customer service.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safe food handling, and the ability to work independently while supporting the Fresh Foods department. Join a cooperative that values people, planet, and local vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience with large batch catering or retail food production.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Retail, restaurant or catering experience.
• Direct customer service experience.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Able to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Must be or become a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.

Responsibilities

• Produce prepared foods according to daily operations list and established recipes, pre-wrap, and label items for sale.
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation and clean up.
• Weekend work requirements as determined by manager.
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures.
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings.
• Assist with quarterly inventories.
• Complete evaluations as assigned.
• Read the day book each shift and other communications as released.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fresh Foods Manager or Manager on Duty.
• Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized according to Department of Health standards.
• Sort and replenish clean dishes in their designated areas.
• Dispose of trash in designated containers.
• Light maintenance of kitchen and dish equipment while reporting any malfunctions to management.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Food safety

Team player

Independent judgment

Prepared foods

Allergen handling

Job description

Description

Welcome to Weavers Way!

Weavers Way is a not-for-profit organization that’s doing things differently to support our local community. As a member-owned co-op, we don’t exist just to make money. Weavers Way operates on a triple bottom line philosophy known as People-Planet-Profit - which means every action we take, we strive to benefit people (our community, employees, and local vendors), planet (we strive to be one of the most sustainable places around!), and profit (so we can support our team members and operate as a business). By joining us, you’re helping us fulfill our mission of keeping dollars in our local community, supporting over 300 local food vendors, and being a part of strengthening and enriching the people and planet around us.

Join Weavers Way as a Dishwash/Prepared Foods Cook!

We are looking for an energetic, community-oriented and experienced individual to work as a Kitchen Assistant at our Ambler location. This position is Part-time with an anticipated 20-29 hours per week. Some evening and weekends Required. If you have experience working in a team setting and a passion for great customer service, then we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce prepared foods according to daily operations list and established recipes, pre-wrap, and label items for sale
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation and clean up
• Weekend work requirements as determined by manager
• Observe all Weavers Way policies and procedures
• Attend departmental and all-staff meetings
• Assist with quarterly inventories
• Complete evaluations as assigned
• Read the day book each shift and other communications as released
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fresh Foods Manager or Manager on Duty
• Ensure all dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized according to Department of Health standards
• Sort and replenish clean dishes in their designated areas
• Dispose of trash in designated containers
• Light maintenance of kitchen and dish equipment while reporting any malfunctions to management

This position involves direct handling of common allergens, including dairy, wheat, tree nuts, seafood, fish, and sesame.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Weavers Way Co-op.
• Large batch catering or retail food production experience highly preferred
• Proficient knife skills
• Some retail, restaurant or catering experience
• Direct customer service experience
• Knowledge of safe food handling
• Exhibited ability to work well in a team setting
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment when necessary
• Knowledge of prepared foods and an exhibited enthusiasm for food
• Be, or become upon hiring, a member in good standing of Weavers Way Co-op.