Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Assistant at Fork & Flame Catering and play a vital role in delivering exceptional food experiences! We are a newer small business and this energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills, support food preparation, and ensure smooth kitchen operations. Whether you're passionate about cooking or eager to gain hands-on experience in the food industry, this role is perfect for motivated individuals ready to contribute to a vibrant, from scratch kitchen environment. This will be a fixed kitchen position at the University of Tennessee Sorority Village sorority house.
Responsibilities
Assists the Executive Chef/Owner to help manage daily kitchen activities such as preparing, seasoning, and cooking dishes, as well as effectively managing kitchen operations when the Executive Chef isn’t present, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking needs. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated tasks and duties assigned by the Executive Chef.
- Ensures the overall cleanliness of kitchens meets and exceeds FFC health and equipment cleaning standards
- Performs periodic and regular inspections of kitchen to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment.
- Leads kitchen team in chef's/owners absence
- Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
- Oversees and organize kitchen stock and ingredients when Exec isn’t present.
- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verify all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
- Keeps service line prepped and stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
- Assists with supervision all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
- Works with head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
- Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed
- Assists Executive Chef with any duties or tasks needed.
- Holds availability open for up to 3 special events per semester. It is a requirement for all chefs to be present for these events.
- Comes to work with a positive attitude. This isn't a hide in a kitchen job. You will be facing sorority chapter members daily.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a greek life,restaurant, cafeteria or food service environment is preferred but not mandatory; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential
- Basic cooking skills with an understanding of food preparation techniques
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with kitchen tools and equipment
- Knowledge of food safety practices and proper food handling procedures
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude towards supporting colleagues
- Prior culinary or kitchen experience within the food industry is a plus but not required; training will be provided for motivated candidates
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Acquires Serv Safe Certification within the first available class scheduled following employment. Maintain certification through duration of employment. ( Paid by company)
Why Join Fork & Flame Catering
- No late nights or weekends except for a few set events
- Free meals while working
- Competitive pay
- Paid sick Leave
- Paid Holidays off
- Follows the University of Tennessees Academic Schedule for meal service
- Potential for summer placements when we aren't in service
- Over four weeks paid vacation
Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us! This role offers valuable experience in the food industry, opportunities for skill development, and the chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
