Kitchen & Service Specialist — Fast-Paced Café with Growth

The Yay Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Growth opportunities

On-site role in Philadelphia

Job summary

The Yay Company in Philadelphia is seeking a Kitchen & Service Assistant to keep the kitchen running and the café stocked. You will support the Lead Cook with prep and production, label and stage items for distribution, and be the face of Yay during lunch service and grab-and-go.

Depending on market and school, you may also pack and deliver to spoke schools, requiring reliability and a warm, student-friendly presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, café, or food service environment.
• Strong attention to detail — labeling, staging, and portioning accuracy are essential.
• People-focused and reliable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Cook with mise en place, labeling, and portioning.
• Stock grab-and-go fridge and cafe areas; ensure prices, locations, and shelves are correct.
• Handle packing and potential delivery to spoke schools; maintain temperature and delivery timelines.
• Support lunch distribution and classroom grab-and-go service with warmth and efficiency.
• Assist with cleaning and end-of-day breakdown; clock out on BambooHR.

Job description

The Yay Company in Philadelphia is seeking a Kitchen & Service Assistant to keep the kitchen running and the café stocked. You will support the Lead Cook with prep and production, label and stage items for distribution, and be the face of Yay during lunch service and grab-and-go.

Depending on market and school, you may also pack and deliver to spoke schools, requiring reliability and a warm, student-friendly presence.