Kitchen Assistant Jobs in Meridian, ID (NOW HIRING)

You don't need restaurant experience to get started at Chuck-A-Rama. Our Kitchen Helpers work alongside our cooks and kitchen team to prepare fresh, made-from-scratch food and keep everything organized, stocked, and ready for service. As a Kitchen Helper, you'll learn your way around the kitchen while helping with food preparation, setting up workstations, following recipes, keeping things clean, and making sure the team has what they need to keep the buffet filled. It's a great first restaurant job for someone who likes staying busy, enjoys working with a team, and wants the opportunity to learn new skills.

No experience? No problem. We'll teach you what you need to know.

What You'll Do

A typical shift may include:

• Preparing ingredients for our cooks and kitchen team
• Helping prepare fresh food using Chuck-A-Rama recipes
• Setting up and stocking kitchen workstations
• Measuring, portioning, mixing, and preparing ingredients
• Helping keep food ready for the buffet throughout the meal
• Keeping work areas clean, organized, and sanitized
• Safely using kitchen tools and equipment
• Following food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures
• Cleaning as you work and helping keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Helping cooks and other teammates during busy meal periods
• Jumping in wherever an extra set of hands is needed

What We're Looking For

Great Kitchen Helpers come ready to learn, work hard, and be part of the team. We're looking for someone who:

• Is at least 16 years old
• Is dependable and ready to work
• Enjoys staying active and working in a fast-paced environment
• Can follow recipes and instructions
• Pays attention to details
• Works well with others
• Communicates well with teammates
• Understands the importance of keeping a kitchen clean and safe
• Is willing to obtain a Food Handler Permit
• Is comfortable working in a busy restaurant kitchen environment
• Is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities
• No previous kitchen experience is required. Bring a great attitude and willingness to learn, and we'll help with the rest.

Why You'll Love Working at Chuck-A-Rama

We want our team members to enjoy working here just as much as we want our guests to enjoy visiting us.

Benefits and perks include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off after 60 days
• No super-late restaurant nights—we close at 8:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 PM on weekends
• Health and dental insurance available after 90 days for eligible team members
• Deeply discounted meals while working
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities to learn new kitchen skills and grow into other positions

What Success Looks Like

A great Chuck-A-Rama Kitchen Helper is someone the team can count on. Your workstation stays stocked and organized, ingredients are ready when they're needed, and you're always willing to lend a hand to keep things moving. As you learn, you'll become more confident preparing food, following recipes, and taking on new responsibilities in the kitchen.

Come Join Our Family

For over 60 years, Chuck-A-Rama has been serving made-from-scratch food and bringing families together around the table. Behind every buffet is a kitchen team working together to make it happen. If you're looking for a place to learn, work hard, and be part of a great team, we'd love to have you.

Apply today and come grow with Chuck-A-Rama!

Since 1966, Chuck-A-Rama has been much more than a family buffet. We are proud to offer healthy options that fuel world famous athletes, sponsor local schools and universities, and feed worthy causes across Utah and Idaho.
We have 11 locations, 9 in Utah and 2 in Idaho, and are always looking for outstanding people to be part of our team. Our goal is to deliver the highest possible quality in food and service, and to do so consistently.
We feel that the people who work for Chuck-A-Rama are a cut above the rest and we are proud of our accomplishments. Many of our current management-level staff began with the company as hourly employees, and employees are encouraged by the partners to advance through the corporation.