Kitchen Assistant

Japan Foods Holding Ltd; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Japan Foods Holding Ltd in the United States is seeking a kitchen helper to assist chefs, maintain cleanliness, support food preparation, and help with inventory in a fast-paced setting.

This entry-level role prefers less than 1 year of kitchen experience and requires teamwork, strong communication in English and Chinese, attention to detail, and the ability to work long shifts during peak hours in a fast-paced kitchen; strict adherence to food safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Proficiency in cook skills, teamwork, and basic operations management.
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs, maintain kitchen cleanliness, support food preparation, and manage inventory.
• Assist chefs in the preparation and cooking of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Help with inventory management and food storage.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the team during peak hours in food preparation.

Skills

Cook skills

Teamwork

Operations management

English

Chinese

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Assist chefs, maintain kitchen cleanliness, support food preparation, and manage inventory.
• Assist chefs in the preparation and cooking of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Help with inventory management and food storage.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the team during peak hours in food preparation.
• Educational Qualifications: High/Senior High School diploma required.
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year of experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficient in cook skills, teamwork, operations management, English, and Chinese languages.
• Working Conditions: Fast-paced kitchen environment with long hours and shift work.
• Qualities and Traits: Strong work ethic, adaptability, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.