KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Kiawah Partners Career Center; Salem (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee appreciation parties

Premier training

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives

Job summary

Kiawah Partners Career Center is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team. This role involves assisting cooks, following sanitation standards, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least a year of relevant experience. Our benefits include excellent compensation, health coverage, and a balanced work/life schedule with 10 vacation days and 9 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general kitchen work-related experience preferred.
• Basic English language communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks in their tasks.
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions when operating food production equipment.
• Consistently use safe and sanitary food handling practices.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Pleasant personality

Knowledge of health department regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

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.
• Basic knife skills.
• 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.
• Premier training.
• 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.
• Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives.
• A work/life balance.