Kitchen Team Member - Flexible Hours & Growth Path

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Team environment

Fresh food daily

Supportive management

Job summary

Newk’s Eatery in Meridian, MS is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to prepare fresh, made-from-scratch items in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and safety, with paid training and opportunities to advance into leadership.

You’ll join a supportive team that values consistent performance and clean, organized workstations, helping ensure smooth lunch and dinner service.

Qualifications

• Dependable and punctual.
• Passionate about preparing great food.
• Able to work with speed while maintaining accuracy.
• Team players who communicate well.
• Positive, coachable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Committed to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sandwiches, salads, pizzas, soups, and other menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Prep ingredients and stock stations for each shift.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for peak periods.
• Work with urgency during lunch and dinner rushes.
• Communicate effectively with teammates to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, and minimizing food waste.
• Support other stations to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Dependable

Pasionate about food

Speed and accuracy

Team player

Positive and coachable

Fast-paced kitchen

Cleanliness and food safety

Job description

Newk’s Eatery in Meridian, MS is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to prepare fresh, made-from-scratch items in a fast-paced setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and safety, with paid training and opportunities to advance into leadership.

You’ll join a supportive team that values consistent performance and clean, organized workstations, helping ensure smooth lunch and dinner service.