Kitchen Prep & Safety Specialist - Flexible Shifts

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Harlingen, TX is hiring for a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. You will assist cooks and supervisors to keep the kitchen running smoothly while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, some kitchen experience, a food handler’s license preferred, and strong organization and time management skills; flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some kitchen experience and a food handler’s license preferred.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including 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 knowledge

Food handler's license

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Stamina to stand

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. in Harlingen, TX is hiring for a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. You will assist cooks and supervisors to keep the kitchen running smoothly while adhering to health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, some kitchen experience, a food handler’s license preferred, and strong organization and time management skills; flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are available.