Become A Kitchen Assistant

* Ensure that the Culinary Innovation Center and Broker kitchen is clean including periodic.
* Mopping, sweeping, and dusting as needed
* Clean up after each Menu Consultation and help set the room for the next visit.
* Assist with Menu Consultations.
* Maintain accurate inventory of test kitchen inventory.
* Assist specialists with customer samples in accordance with HAACP protocol.
* Maintain display cooler which includes cleaning the display cooler and exhibiting products.
* Receive and stock product deliveries.
* Utilize resources available to gain valuable product knowledge
* Help with Restock of Menu Consultation Products.
* Retrieve Will Calls as necessary.
* Wipe down tables after Business Review’s to include wrapping product, labeling, and dating.
* Maintain, clean and organize dry, refrigerated and frozen storage.
* Wash dishes.
* Remove trash.
* Execute functions detailed in Master Cleaning Schedule.
* Aid in the preparation of staff lunches and in house functions.
* Perform serving and bussing responsibilities for lunch or dinner events, business meetings or other special functions.
* Display excellent personal hygiene

* Assist the Lead Cook in the preparation of food services for 10
* person facility through restocking self-service and food storage areas, dish washing, unloading food shipments, and organizing and cleaning/sanitizing food service preparation/service areas and equipment.
* Assist cooks with salad bar and food preparation.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Fueling and driving station vehicles, burning trash, assisting with on-site set up and post seasonal close down of the station
* Essential

* The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed.
* The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
* Assists cook in preparing all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures, and under the direction of the cook and food services supervisor.
* Assure presentation that all menu items adhere to established standards.
* Assure all food and departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so that adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
* Serve food in proper predetermined portion sizes.
* Creates portions, organizes food by homes, and delivers food to the homes at the appropriate meal times.
* Gives instructions to home staff upon delivery as to the any special preparation or serving needs.
* Serve food that at the appropriate temperature and quality – any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of the Food Service Supervisor and properly discarded.
* Receive deliveries as assigned.
* Clean kitchen continually.
* Prepare and deliver school lunch
* Perform dishwashing of pots, pans, and other designated items.
* Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Qualifications
* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
* Food Handler Certification required

* Assist the dietary and kitchen teams in the maintenance and organization of the kitchen and mealsSustain quality including: planning, stocking, meal prep, receiving orders, placing orders, cleaning up after meals and other tasks that fulfill quality assurance expectations and standardsDeliver meals to clientsEnsure that proper portion control and dietary needs are being metClean and maintain property and premises, ensuring all cleanliness standards are met
* Support all clients and co-workers, treating them with dignity and respect while working to achieve common goals as a part of a team for the clients

* Assists cook with food preparation and service
* Properly uses and cleans all kitchen areas and equipment
* Assists cook as requested in tasks as directed including dishwashing, cutlery cleaning, trash disposal
* Light cooking (stirring, heating, preparing cold foods, etc.) when directed
* Unload and stock deliveries
* Maintains clean and orderly cook station, following sanitation and food preparation guidelines
* Reports all inventory and supply issues to supervisor