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Valencia Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Community Service Days

Job summary

Valencia Group in Austin, Texas is looking for a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization. Responsibilities include unloading supplies, washing dishes, mopping floors, and maintaining a safe environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally 1-2 years of kitchen experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of kitchen experience preferred.
• Full-service hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chefs with kitchen cleanliness.
• Unload delivery trucks using FIFO method.
• Wash all floors; power wash when necessary.
• Ensure dishes and equipment are clean.
• Take out trash and break down boxes.
• Maintain a safe, clean operating environment.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective time management

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lone Star Court – Austin, TX 78758

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.50

Job Shift: Any

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Chefs with the cleanliness of the kitchen. Unloading delivery trucks from vendors. Wash all floors, power wash when need be. Scrub the walls, clean the hot boxes regularly. Make sure all dishes and equipment are clean and put back in their proper place. Take out trash and break down boxes. Help with kitchen preparation as needed with basic skill set.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Assist the Chefs with kitchen cleanliness.
• Unload delivery trucks from vendors using FIFO method.
• Wash all floors; power wash when needed.
• Clean hot boxes regularly.
• Ensure dishes and equipment are clean and stored properly.
• Take out trash and break down boxes.
• Sweep and mop all walk‑in coolers, kitchen areas, and back banquet areas.
• Assist Chefs with banquet plate‑up, ensuring clean plates and covers for events.
• Maintain a safe, clean operating environment, complying with all local health codes and regulations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to Valencia Group Hospitality operating principles and philosophies.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
• Notifies Chefs of conflict in a timely manner.
• Contributes to team results.
• Deals with change effectively.

Relationship Skills

• Always applies the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment.
• Helps establish confidence in the culinary team among peers throughout the hotel and the Valencia Group.

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with maintaining a safe environment, e.g., be proactive with safety initiatives such as using non‑slip shoes, keeping a clean,organised work area, and using wet floor signs.

BASICS

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Display courteous behavior with guests and team members.
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure hotel equipment is in proper working condition.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Frequently.
• Crouching (bend at knees): Frequently, retrieving, storing supplies.
• Climbing: Frequently. Climb stairs, employee entrance, lobby.
• Reaching (overhead/extension): Occasionally, retrieving, storing supplies.
• Handling/Grasping: Frequently. Processing, cutting food products.
• Pushing/Pulling: Average weight occasionally 10 lbs.; maximum weight occasionally 30 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: Average weight frequently 10 lbs.; maximum weight occasionally 50 lbs.
• Reading, viewing monitor.

Working Environment

Interior of hotel in all areas. Primarily working in a kitchen environment: hot dishes, sharp objects, knives, boiling water, hot stoves/surfaces, potential slip floors; slip‑resistant footwear required. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, non‑climate‑controlled office. Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions during certain promotional events.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

Full‑service hotel experience preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent.

1–2 years of experience preferred.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Community Service Days.

Valencia Hotel Group (and all its affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valencia Hotel Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. The company does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or ancestry in recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion or any other condition of employment and actively seeks a diverse and representative workforce.