Kitchen Assistant

The-Cliffs-5; Landrum (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days & holidays

Health & vision benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

The Cliffs in Landrum, SC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support cooks with food preparation and to maintain sanitary kitchen operations. This full-time position requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, operating equipment safely, washing and storing utensils, managing waste, and keeping work areas clean and organized. Flexible hours include nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of general kitchen work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health department regulations.
• Basic English language communication skills with ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Pleasant personality and professional appearance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in their tasks.
• Obtain necessary products and equipment for food prep.
• Follow standard recipes for all items.
• Operate food production and serving equipment per manufacturers' instructions.
• Maintain safe, sanitary food handling practices.
• Return soiled utensils to proper areas.
• Wash wares in dishwashing machine or by hand.
• Collect trash from kitchen and manage garbage.
• Inspect and recover reusable items from garbage.
• Polish stainless steel surfaces and equipment.
• Clean receiving, trash, and kitchen areas.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Clean dish machines after meals.
• Assist with food prep, store deliveries, and store rooms.
• Maintain inventories of soap, chemicals, and towels.
• Transfer supplies between storage and work areas.
• Handle china and glassware carefully to avoid breakage.
• Inspect floors to keep them clean and dry.
• Assist with weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
• Store cleaning equipment properly.
• Assist with other duties as instructed by Executive/Sous Chef.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Health regulations knowledge

English communication

Professional appearance

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

FT Full-Time 02 Glassy, Landrum, SC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 5189

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige, and opportunity. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our leaders are focused on the growth and development and growth of our employees, our members are gracious and kind, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Once you visit you will understand why employees love being a part of The Cliffs family!

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists cooks in their tasks.
• Obtains necessary products and small equipment items required for food preparation.
• Carefully follows standard recipes while preparing all assigned items.
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions when operating food production and serving equipment.
• Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other smallware items to the proper areas.
• Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags. Breaks down boxes, crates, and removes debris.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware, and other reusable items.
• Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.
• Washes and cleans receiving, trash, and other kitchen-related areas.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals, and paper towels.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, clear of debris and dry.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops, and other cleaning equipment in their proper places.
• Assist with other duties as instructed by Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-year of general kitchen work related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health department regulations.
• Basic English language communication skills with ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Pleasant personality and professional appearance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

THE CLIFFS BENEFITS:

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example.
• Employee appreciation parties and team building events.
• Excellent compensation including 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays (Full Time Employees)
• Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance 401(k) with employer contribution*