Kitchen Prep & Safety Assistant

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves cleaning, food prep, inventory organization and timely task completion in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some kitchen experience, and a basic understanding of food safety regulations. Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some experience working in kitchens and a food handler's license preferred.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts, which may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the kitchen complies with all food health and safety regulations.
• Clean and wash the full kitchen area, including refrigerators, freezers and storage rooms.
• Sanitize all food preparation areas according to established standards.
• Wash and appropriately store all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards and dishes.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and wipe down kitchen walls.
• Unload, organize and store food supplies.
• Transfer meal ingredients for storage areas to the kitchen per instructions.
• Wash, clean, peel, cut, chop and otherwise prepare ingredients as needed.
• Remove garbage and wash garbage cans.
• Record and report notable food waste as seen from customer leftovers.
• Complete all tasks in a timely and thorough manner.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Time management

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Equity LifeStyle Properties in Harlingen, Texas is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves cleaning, food prep, inventory organization and timely task completion in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, some kitchen experience, and a basic understanding of food safety regulations. Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends is preferred.