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Prairie Meadows

Culinary Assistant

Kasson, MN · On-site

Culinary Assistant We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ensures a high ...

Helia Healthcare

Culinary Assistant

Newton, IL · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Culinary Assistant - AKA Kitchen Sidekick & Mealtime Magician Position Type: Full stomachs, full-time/part time Are you the type of person who knows the difference between a ladle and a lollipop ...

CIVIQ HEALTH LLC

Culinary Assistant

Mahanoy City, PA · On-site

Position Summary Culinary Assistant I will be responsible for preparing and serving food items with attention to special needs and within food safety standards. Culinary Assistant will maintain that ...

Meadow Lakes

Culinary Assistant

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17/hr

Culinary Assistant Wage: $17.00/hr We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ...

Prairie Meadows

Culinary Assistant

Kasson, MN · On-site

Culinary Assistant We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ensures a high ...

Prairie Meadows

Culinary Assistant

Kasson, MN

Culinary Assistant We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ensures a high ...

Meadow Lakes

Culinary Assistant

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17/hr

Culinary Assistant Wage: $17.00/hr We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ...

Meadow Lakes

Culinary Assistant

Rochester, MN

$17/hr

Culinary Assistant Wage: $17.00/hr We are seeking a Culinary Assistant to support the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and related areas under the direction of the Culinary Coordinator. This role ...

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How much do culinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary assistant in the United States is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.75 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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,420 per year, or $19 per hour.

Culinary Assistant

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

Mahanoy City, PA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Position Summary

Culinary Assistant I will be responsible for preparing and serving food items with attention to special needs and within food safety standards. Culinary Assistant will maintain that the kitchen, dining area and storage area are clean and organized. 

SCHEDULE: 1:30p-9:30pm Tuesday through Friday and 10a-6p Saturday's

**$500.00 Sign on Bonus**

Relationships and Contacts

Within the organization:  Establish and maintain productive working relationships with peers and accounting team members throughout STR Cedar Creek and affiliated facilities.

Outside the organization: Establish and maintain productive working relationships with third party vendors, as necessary.

Position Responsibilities

  1. Assist in preparing healthy, flavorful menu options
  2. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
  3. Monitor and record daily temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers
  4. Ensure high quality food and beverages are provided in timely manner
  5. Serve meals and snacks to clients with attention to special needs
  6. Provide food for clients when scheduled and as requested
  7. Maintain all kitchen equipment and in an orderly and sanitary manner
  8. Support the proper rotation of food items to prevent unnecessary spoilage
  9. Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor when interacting with clients
  10. Working knowledge and practice of state and local food safety standards
  11. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Executive Chef

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Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a high School diploma/GED equivalent preferred. 1 or more years of prior food service in the human services field required. ServeSafe certification preferred.

Additional Education and Experience

  • Strong organization skills, detail-orientated
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task
  • Good time management and ability to work within deadlines
  • Working knowledge of google email, sheets, and docs
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Operate basic hand tools, powered and non-powered

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to communicate with peers/general public, clients and/or vendors
  • Tolerant to various noise levels: noise level in the work environment varies – may be very quiet to moderate
  • Job performance will require the ability to move throughout the building as well as sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch

Skill Competencies

  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Organization Skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Packages

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