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Sonida Senior Living

Culinary Services Assistant

Pensacola, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Eligibility based on location Dining Services Assistant Responsibilities include: * Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned. * Maintains standards for dining services to the ...

Sulzbacher

Catering Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Culinary and Catering Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: Part Time (25 hours per week) SUMMARY The Catering and Culinary Assistant supports the daily operations of Inside the Box, Sulzbacher's social ...

Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Culinary Supervisor

Miami, FL

$22 - $24/hr

As a Culinary Supervisor, you assist in overseeing kitchen operations during service, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. You lead by example -- setting the tone for professionalism, speed ...

Compass Group

Culinary Administrative Assistant

Miami, FL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Culinary Administrative Assistant @ Kaseya Center Pay Range : $21.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number ...

Compass Group

Culinary Administrative Assistant

Miami, FL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Culinary Administrative Assistant @ Kaseya Center Pay Range : $21.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number ...

Compass Group

Culinary Administrative Assistant

Miami, FL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Culinary Administrative Assistant @ Kaseya Center Pay Range : $21.00 to $25.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number ...

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How much do culinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary assistant in Florida is $14.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.30 and $13.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary assistant?

A culinary assistant is responsible for aiding the head chef or kitchen manager in a restaurant or culinary training center for students. In this career, your job duties include ensuring that the kitchen remains clean, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring all cooking equipment is in proper working order. The qualifications for a career as a culinary assistant include a high school diploma and additional training in the culinary arts. This can include formal degrees from culinary schools or vocational training from trade schools. You need strong organizational skills, a passion for food, and excellent attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Culinary Assistant, you need a solid understanding of food safety, basic cooking techniques, and kitchen operations, typically supported by a high school diploma or culinary coursework. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications (like ServSafe), and inventory management systems is common. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help Culinary Assistants excel in fast-paced environments. These abilities ensure efficient food preparation, uphold safety standards, and support smooth kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by culinary assistants in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

Culinary Assistants often face the challenge of multitasking under pressure, especially during busy meal services. They need to maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness while quickly preparing ingredients and supporting chefs. Adapting to sudden changes in menu orders and working efficiently with team members are also frequent demands. Successful Culinary Assistants develop strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Culinary Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectCulinary AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationTypically no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering servicesFood prep areas, kitchens, cafeterias
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting chefs, preparing ingredients, following recipesBasic food prep, cleaning, assisting with setup

Both roles support kitchen operations, but Culinary Assistants often have more specialized responsibilities and may require certifications. Kitchen Helpers typically perform basic tasks and support daily kitchen functions. The choice depends on experience and career goals in the culinary industry.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Assistant job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,458 per year, or $14.2 per hour.

Culinary Services Assistant

Sonida Senior Living

Panama City Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Sonida Senior Living rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

200th of 242 rated social care providers

Job description

Find your joy here, at The Addison of Panama City Beach, a Sonida Senior Living community! We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include competitive wage/salary, health and dental insurance, 401k with company match & much more!
The Addison of Panama City Beach, a premier retirement community in Panama City Beach, FL provides quality care to residents in an ASSISTED LIVING and MEMORY CARE community.
What we offer you:
  • Flexible scheduling**
  • Cutting edge technology to enhance the lives of our residents and make your job easier and more effective.

    • SafelyYou - AI video technology that detects and prevent falls
    • Advanced EHR Technologies - automated care assessments eliminating busy work, helping you deliver better care
    • Sage - Improve call light response time and improvement to service and care
    • Microsoft Power BI - one stop for all data needs

  • Company support for educational and learning opportunities

    • Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
  • 401k retirement savings offering a discretionary match determined each year based on company performance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dependent Care and FSA saving accounts
  • PTO available day one
  • Paid Training

*Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status
**Eligibility based on location
Dining Services Assistant Responsibilities include:
  • Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned.
  • Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
  • Assures serving meals to Residents within scheduled time frame.
  • Reports problems, concerns and issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
  • Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules to include local and state requirements.

Qualifications:
  • One to two years' experience in a similar position preferred.
  • Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents.

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