Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Dairy Farmers of America; Utah; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring for a part-time Kitchen Assistant at The Creamery in Beaver, UT. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality, handmade meals and a memorable customer experience.

You will assist in pizza, salad, and prep stations, handle cash, and maintain cleanliness across the kitchen. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, prior kitchen experience preferred, and a Food Handler certificate obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Food Handlers certificate obtainable within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes.
• Provide outstanding customer service and quality food.
• Set up, operate, and shut down daily station assignments.
• Prepare food and serve according to Health and Safety code.
• Learn all menu items prepared at each station.
• Practice proper portion control for consistency.
• Operate kitchen tools safely and clean as required.
• Assist with deliveries and proper storing methods (FIFO).
• Maintain cleanliness at assigned station and throughout kitchen.
• Adhere to DFA policies and report nonconformities.
• Attend required safety and HACCP/SQF trainings.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Safety

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers certificate (within 30 days)

Tools

Cash register

Job description

# Kitchen Assistant - Part Time#36932**Location:** Beaver, UT**Company:** Dairy Farmers of America**Category:** Utah## Job DescriptionFrom locally owned dairy farms to the tables of our customers, you can be part of the story behind The Creamery and the cheese loved by families across the United States.However, our brand isn't just a product on a shelf. As team members we are dedicated to connecting with customers and creating an unforgettable experience at The Creamery. From greeting customers and helping them find the perfect product to keeping the store clean or serving a meal at the Creamery Kitchen, our team members are just as much part of our brand as are our products. Therefore, we are looking for dedicated team members who are passionate about food, desire to be part of a brand, and are willing to engage with customers to create that memorable experience, bringing them back for more. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We are looking for dedicated team members to join The Creamery team who have a commitment to quality in everything they do.General Purpose:The Creamery Kitchen is a quick service restaurant that offers a dairy forward menu found inside Southern Utah's popular destination, The Creamery, a retail cheese store and experience. The kitchen assistant will join the Creamery Kitchen team to deliver wholesome, fresh meals made by hand and to order.Responsibilities in this role include all aspects of food preparation at the various kitchen stations: pizza, salad/mac 'n' cheese, plater, expeditor and cashier.Job Duties and Responsibilities:ï?§ Prepare menu items adhering to The Creamery Kitchen's recipesï?§ Provide Creamery Kitchen customers with outstanding customer service and quality foodï?§ Set-up, operate, and shut down daily station assignmentï?§ Prepare food and serve according to State Health and Safety codeï?§ Learn all menu items that are prepared at each stationï?§ Proper portion control to ensure consistency in all menu itemsï?§ Operate various kitchen tools and equipment properly and in a safe mannerï?§ Assist putting away deliveries and using proper storing methods (i.e., first in/first out)ï?§ Maintain cleanliness at assigned station and throughout the kitchen and preparation areaï?§ Practice proper sanitation and personal hygiene habitsï?§ Operate cash register, count cash and make changeï?§ Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesï?§ Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgmentï?§ Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformityï?§ Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) ï?§ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.Education and Experience\* High School Diploma or GED preferred\* Previous kitchen experience is preferred\* Certificate and/or license -- Food Handlers certificate (may be obtained within 30 days of employment)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\* Ability to work independently with little supervision\* Must be able to work well in a team environment\* Ability to work safe and follow established policies and procedures\* Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays\* Must be able to count money and work a cash register\* Must be able to read, write and speak English