Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant

Huntington Culinary, Inc.

Looking for a rewarding career to showcase your culinary skills with great work/life balance?

Huntington Culinary, Inc. is seeking a full or part-time Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant to fill a position at our client location in San Dimas, CA. The qualified candidate will be responsible for working in a team environment to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly. The position requires dishwashing and assistance around the kitchen with various food prep tasks (setting up salad bar, cutting/prepping food for chef manager as needed). A positive attitude and friendly demeanor is needed to greet client staff members during daily lunch service. We are willing to train.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a Live Scan background check including the Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Index.

This job is an hourly position, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. The pay rate range is $17-18/hour.

Job Qualifications:

· A Food Handler Safety card is required.

· At least one year of experience working in a kitchen environment. Experience cooking in institutional or restaurant food service, including demonstrated techniques of using standardized recipes and sanitary food handling preferred.

· A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

· Strong culinary skills, team mentality, and punctuality

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.
• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
• Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
• Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam.
• Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks.
• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.
• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently.
• Must frequently immerse hands in water.
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food Prep: 1 year (Preferred)
• Crew Member: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person