Kitchen Worker 2

Ultipro; Clawson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a diligent kitchen prep associate to support daily production. You will wash, cut, portion, and package ingredients, ensuring adherence to recipes and safety standards.

Assist with vegetables, proteins, sauces, and sides, while maintaining clean prep areas and inventory control. Responsibilities include labeling, dating, storing prepared items, following safety procedures, and collaborating with sushi cooks and kitchen staff to keep operations efficient.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and company procedures.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for daily kitchen production including washing, cutting, slicing, portioning, peeling, and packaging food items.
• Assist with preparation of vegetables, proteins, sauces, rice, and other culinary ingredients according to company recipes and standards.
• Label, date, and properly store prepared products following food safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, kitchen equipment, storage areas, walk-in coolers, and dry storage.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries.
• Monitor ingredient quality and report any quality concerns to management.
• Properly use and maintain kitchen tools, knives, and equipment.
• Complete cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout shifts and at closing.
• Work cooperatively with sushi cooks, kitchen staff, and management to maintain efficient operations.
• Follow company recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures.
• Assist with inventory rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and team-oriented work environment.
• Other responsibilities as requested by management.

Job description

• Prepare ingredients for daily kitchen production including washing, cutting, slicing, portioning, peeling, and packaging food items
• Assist with preparation of vegetables, proteins, sauces, rice, and other culinary ingredients according to company recipes and standards
• Label, date, and properly store prepared products following food safety procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep stations, kitchen equipment, storage areas, walk-in coolers, and dry storage
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Assist with receiving and stocking deliveries
• Monitor ingredient quality and report any quality concerns to management
• Properly use and maintain kitchen tools, knives, and equipment
• Complete cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout shifts and at closing
• Work cooperatively with sushi cooks, kitchen staff, and management to maintain efficient operations
• Follow company recipes, portion standards, and preparation procedures
• Assist with inventory rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
• Maintain a professional, safe, and team-oriented work environment
• Other responsibilities as requested by management

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience preferred but not required
• Ability to safely use knives and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and company procedures
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to work in refrigerated and hot kitchen environments

This position works in a kitchen and food preparation environment that may include exposure to sharp equipment, hot surfaces, cold storage areas, and wet floors. Proper safety procedures and food handling standards must always be followed.

Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Overtime may be required based on business needs

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Kitchen Section Lead, Culinary Manager, or other designated management personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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