Kitchen Assistant 1st Shift - DeKalb, IL

Kitchen Assistant 1st Shift - DeKalb, IL

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Want to make an impact? A kitchen helper cleans/sanitizes kitchen equipment, assists in food preparation/serving, and receives products into kitchen storage. They have knowledge of kitchen operations and of food storage guidelines and will eventually be trained to assist with cooking. Ways you will make a difference:

• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
• Unloading food supplies from delivery trucks.
• Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments, and cutting boards.
• Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
• Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans.
• Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.
• Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
• Maintains storage areas in a neat and organized manner.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Operates work fryer, oven, slicer, can opener, and other food processing equipment as needed.
• Prepares and serves food in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, and food safety guidelines.

Skills that will make you successful:

• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
• Ability to effectively follow instructions.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, stir, chop, slice, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
• Prior experience in related food service positions preferred.
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate is a plus.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Experiences that will support your success: 1 full year or more of recent kitchen experience.

What We Offer:

• At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Compensation: $22.50 hourly

Location: DeKalb, Illinois