Chichester Market is looking for a dependable and motivated Kitchen Assistant to assist our Kitchen Lead with daily food preparation and kitchen operations.
This position will help prepare fresh sandwiches, deli salads, grab-and-go meals, and other house-made foods for our new market. The ideal candidate has some previous kitchen experience or willing to learn, works well as part of a team, and takes pride in preparing consistent, high-quality food.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Kitchen Lead with daily food preparation and production
- Prepare made-to-order and grab-and-go sandwiches
- Make deli salads, side dishes, and other prepared foods
- Portion, package, label, and stock grab-and-go items
- Follow recipes, portion standards, and food presentation guidelines
- Keep the sandwich and preparation areas stocked and organized
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate when supplies are running low
- Follow proper food-safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures
- Wash dishes, sanitize work surfaces, and maintain a clean kitchen
- Rotate ingredients and prepared foods using proper date-labeling procedures
- Assist with receiving and putting away kitchen deliveries
- Help customers when needed and provide friendly service
- Perform other kitchen and market duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Some previous kitchen, deli, restaurant, or food-preparation experience is preferred or training will be provided
- Ability to follow recipes and verbal instructions
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work well with others
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food quality
- Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
- Willingness to learn Chichester Market’s recipes and procedures
- ServSafe or other food-safety training is helpful but not required at the time of hire
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive food-preparation tasks
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work around commercial kitchen equipment and in refrigerated areas
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
