Kitchen Support & Prep Assistant — Fast-Paced Team

High Horse Saloon and Mickey's Irish Pub; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

High Horse Saloon and Mickey's Irish Pub is seeking a motivated Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant to support a fast-paced restaurant and bar team. You will wash cookware, maintain sanitation, and help with prep work to ensure smooth operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork and reliability in a high-volume kitchen. Candidates should be 18+ and able to lift heavy objects, standing for long periods, and obtaining relevant certifications if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Previous experience with kitchen sanitation, food service, or prep work preferred
• Must have or be willing to obtain ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification
• Understanding of basic food prep and kitchen operations
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects, including overhead lifting
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, utensils, glassware, trays, and other kitchen equipment efficiently and thoroughly
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, including floors, worktables, walls, refrigerators, and other surfaces
• Segregate and remove trash, and restock supplies for the next shift
• Assist in food prep tasks such as washing, chopping, and organizing ingredients as directed by kitchen staff
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Support servers and kitchen staff with serving, cleaning, or stocking duties to facilitate guest service
• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to keep the kitchen organized and ready for service

Skills

Kitchen sanitation

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Safe food handling

Multitasking

Education

ServeSafe Certification

California Food Handler Certification

Job description

High Horse Saloon and Mickey's Irish Pub is seeking a motivated Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant to support a fast-paced restaurant and bar team. You will wash cookware, maintain sanitation, and help with prep work to ensure smooth operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork and reliability in a high-volume kitchen. Candidates should be 18+ and able to lift heavy objects, standing for long periods, and obtaining relevant certifications if needed.