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Ember Korean BBQ

Kitchen Assistant

Elk Grove, CA · On-site

The Kitchen Assistant is focused on meat butchery but will also help to support all back of house roles and to ensure a seamless and efficient operation. They will be flexing between different ...

Brightwater Senior Living

Kitchen Assistant

Highland, CA · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Brightwater's Kitchen Assistants are expected to prepare, wash, and store dishes; assist with serving meals and bussing tables; and work as a team member with other employees to assure efficient ...

Serenite Hospitality

Kitchen Assistant

Fish Camp, CA · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Kitchen Assistant Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Assistant, where your support will be essential in maintaining a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. We are looking for a motivated ...

GLOM Global Inc

Kitchen Assistant

Livermore, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Residential Kitchen Assistant Work Location: Galt, CA POSITION SUMMARY: The Residential Kitchen Assistant will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our clients. The residential cook will also ...

St. Anthony Foundation

Kitchen Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$43K - $49K/yr

As a Kitchen Assistant on the Dining Room Team, you will assist with the preparation of food for St. Anthony's Dining Room. This includes maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the ...

St. Anthony Foundation

Kitchen Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$43K - $49K/yr

As a Kitchen Assistant on the Dining Room Team, you will assist with the preparation of food for St. Anthony's Dining Room. This includes maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the ...

GLOM Global Inc

Kitchen Assistant

Livermore, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Residential Kitchen Assistant Work Location: Galt, CA POSITION SUMMARY: The Residential Kitchen Assistant will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for our clients. The residential cook will also ...

TRADEMARK VENUES LLC

Kitchen Assistant

Vista, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

KITCHEN ASSISTANT About This Role The Kitchen Assistant is vital to the success of the team and is responsible for cleaning all the equipment used in the kitchen. This role may also be participating ...

Pizzeria Bianco Rosso

Kitchen Assistant

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Pizzeria Bianco Rosso in Camarillo, CA is seeking a kitchen assistant for a part-time position. The ideal candidate must be able to cook, clean and wash dishes. Duties & Responsibilities: * Be able ...

Bethel Church of Redding

Kitchen Assistant

Redding, CA · On-site

Job Summary As a key member of the Bethel Kitchen Team, the Kitchen Assistant ensures our daily operations and catering projects run seamlessly. Working directly with the Kitchen Manager, you'll help ...

Comme des Garcons

Kitchen Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

$19 - $20/hr

At Rose Bakery, the Kitchen Assistant supports the Café Manager in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen. Responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, managing garbage removal, and ...

Comme Des Garcons

Kitchen Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

At Rose Bakery, the Kitchen Assistant supports the Café Manager in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen. Responsibilities include assisting with inventory control, managing garbage removal, and ...

Jamul Casino

Kitchen Assistant

Jamul, CA · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Sort and stack clean dishes and store them in appropriate locations. * Assist kitchen staff in removing waste and cleaning kitchen areas, including floors and walls. * Ensure that dishwashing ...

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What is the difference between Kitchen Assistant vs Cook?

AspectKitchen AssistantCook
CredentialsNone required or basic food safety certificationFood safety certification often required; culinary training preferred
Work EnvironmentAssist in food prep, cleaning, and basic tasks in kitchensPrepare, cook, and present meals, often with more responsibility
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in restaurants, cafeterias, hospitalsFound in restaurants, hotels, catering services
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched by entry-level job seekers or those starting in kitchensCompared for roles with more culinary skills and responsibilities

The main difference between a Kitchen Assistant and a Cook is the level of responsibility and skill. Kitchen Assistants support food prep and cleaning tasks, often requiring minimal certifications, while Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking meals, usually with culinary training or certifications. Both roles are essential in food service environments, but Cooks typically have more advanced duties and expertise.

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Kitchen Assistant

Elk Grove, CA • On-site

Ember Korean BBQ
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Job description

Job Description: The Kitchen Assistant is focused on meat butchery but will also help to support all back of house roles and to ensure a seamless and efficient operation. They will be flexing between different responsibilities to help fill in where the need is greatest. Since meat is the main star of the show, the Kitchen Assistant is essential to a quality dining experience. Kitchen Assistant is to help all roles within the back of house.  The primary focus is the meat line at the pass-through window and fulfilling orders.  They are to shift their job based on business needs.  They can assist the line cook, pantry, and meat butchery.  Kitchen Assistants must keep all areas clean and maintained.

Essential Functions:

  • Operating the passthrough window for delivering meat.
  • Support the line cook, pantry, and meat butchery areas as needed.
  • Meat butchery is the primary focus.
  • Assist with receiving food shipments
  • Keep all areas clean and maintained
  • The ability to adjust to business needs and display a sense or urgency during peak hours.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Possesses a friendly, outgoing, positive and enthusiastic attitude
  • Ability to be professional and courteous with their teammates
  • Able to exercise good judgment while working both independently and collaboratively; works well in a team environment
  • Ability to multitask and be aware of which parts of the business need the most assistance, and transition between roles seamlessly and efficiently
  • Able to work in a noisy and sometimes chaotic environment and be flexible under a variety of circumstances
  • Punctual, neat and accurate in work habits; precise and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and extended schedules during peak periods
  • Valid ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate

Physical Demands

  • Able to move from place to place which may include standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs short distances

Dress Code: Non-slip shoes, hair net.

Pay Range: $19.00/hr to $24.00/hr + Tips

Ember Korean BBQ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

This job description is not intended to cover every single requirement of the job.

Ember Korean BBQ reserves the right to change job duties at any time.

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