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Rite of Passage

KITCHEN HELPER

Queen Creek, AZ · On-site

$16/hr

Rite of Passage is hiring for a Kitchen Helper at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona Pay: $16.00 an hour Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 ...

Puyallup School District

KITCHEN HELPER

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Kitchen Helper Rate : Food Service - Level B Hours: 2 hours per day, no meal break Work Schedule: 9:55AM to 11:55AM, Monday - Friday Calendar: 189-Day Required: Washington State Food and Beverage ...

Rite of Passage

KITCHEN HELPER

Queen Creek, AZ · On-site

$16/hr

Rite of Passage is hiring for a Kitchen Helper at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek, Arizona Pay: $16.00 an hour Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 ...

Puyallup School District

KITCHEN HELPER

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Kitchen Helper Rate : Food Service - Level B Hours: 2 hours per day, no break Work Schedule: 9:55 AM to 11:55AM, Monday - Friday Calendar: 189-Day Required: Washington State Food and Beverage Worker ...

Kittery Schools

Kitchen Helper

Kittery, ME · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

KITCHEN HELPER Location: SHAPLEIGH Reports To: WENDY COLLINS Position Start Date: 8/26/2026 Required Certification: NA Application Deadline: AS SOON AS SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOUND The Kittery School ...

Masseys Pizza

Kitchen Helper

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $16/hr

Kitchen Help/Pizza Maker. Massey's Pizza Beechcroft Franchise Team is looking for energetic team members to join our team! We are now hiring for Kitchen Help/Pizza Maker. If you are motivated and can ...

Luma

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Kitchen Helper

New Smyrna Beach, FL · On-site

$14/hr

Kitchen Helper / Brunch Prep Assistant Join our growing team at LUMA, a relaxed coastal-style café serving fresh brunch, breakfast, sandwiches, crepes, healthy bowls, and specialty dishes in a ...

Rite of Passage

KITCHEN HELPER

Tampa, FL · On-site

$19/hr

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Kitchen Helper at Tampa Bay Girls Academy in Tampa, Florida Tampa Bay Girls Academy - Secure is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs ...

Rite of Passage

KITCHEN HELPER

Tampa, FL · On-site

$19/hr

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Kitchen Helper at Tampa Bay Girls Academy in Tampa, Florida Tampa Bay Girls Academy - Secure is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs ...

Kittery Schools

Kitchen Helper

Kittery, ME

$14.75 - $17/hr

KITCHEN HELPER Location: SHAPLEIGH Reports To: WENDY COLLINS Position Start Date: 8/26/2026 Required Certification: NA Application Deadline: AS SOON AS SUITABLE CANDIDATE FOUND The Kittery School ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Kitchen Helper

Pala, CA

$14.75 - $17/hr

Kitchen Helper Department/Division: Kitchen Status: Part-Time / Hourly (Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 1:00PM) Supervisor: Senior Director; Kitchen Supervisor Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: Under ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Kitchen Helper

Pala, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Kitchen Helper Department/Division: Kitchen Status: Part-Time / Hourly (Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 1:00PM) Supervisor: Senior Director; Kitchen Supervisor Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: Under ...

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.

Kitchen Helper

Manning, IA

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Kitchen Helper - Lunchtime Solutions Location: On-site at IKM Manning Schedule: Monday-Friday Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Kitchen Helper to join our school food ...

Lunchtime Solutions

Kitchen Helper

Columbus, NE · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Kitchen Helper - Lunchtime Solutions Location: On-site at Columbus School District Schedule: Monday-Friday Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper to join our school ...

Lunchtime Solutions

Kitchen Helper

Manning, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Kitchen Helper - Lunchtime Solutions Location: On-site at IKM Manning Schedule: Monday-Friday Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Kitchen Helper to join our school food service ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Kitchen Helper

Pala, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Kitchen Helper Department/Division: Kitchen Status: Part-Time / Hourly (Monday Friday, 7:30AM to 1:00PM) Supervisor: Senior Director; Kitchen Supervisor Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: Under the ...

Tim Ho Wan - Irvine

Kitchen Helper

Irvine, CA

$17 - $26/hr

Job Summary The Kitchen Helper supports the culinary team in the daily operations of the kitchen, including basic food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. This role ensures that ...

Lunchtime Solutions, Inc.

Kitchen Helper

Columbus, NE

$14.75 - $17/hr

Kitchen Helper - Lunchtime Solutions Location: On-site at Columbus School District Schedule: Monday-Friday Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team‑focused Kitchen Helper to join our ...

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How much do kitchen helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen helper in the United States is $15.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Kitchen Helper?

As a kitchen helper, you perform a variety of duties in a restaurant, cafe, or large commercial kitchen. You use food service skills to assist chefs, wait staff, and restaurant managers with a variety of tasks to keep the kitchen functioning smoothly and safely. Although there are no formal qualifications required for this career, you typically have some form of previous restaurant work experience, such as dishwashing or bussing tables. You do not interact directly with customers, although your job may be near customer areas. Kitchen helpers must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

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

To thrive as a Kitchen Helper, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards, and the physical stamina to handle standing for long periods. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and safe food handling certifications, such as a food handler's permit, are often required. Strong teamwork, time management, and a positive attitude help you excel in a fast-paced and collaborative kitchen environment. These skills are important to maintain safety, efficiency, and high-quality food service in any culinary operation.

What are some common challenges faced by kitchen helpers and how can they be managed?

Kitchen helpers often work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where multitasking and efficiency are crucial. Common challenges include standing for long periods, managing time effectively during busy service hours, and maintaining cleanliness while juggling multiple tasks. To manage these challenges, it's important to wear comfortable, non-slip footwear, stay organized by following a prep list, and communicate clearly with team members to coordinate tasks smoothly. Adhering to kitchen safety and hygiene protocols also helps minimize stress and ensures a productive workflow.

What are kitchen helpers?

Kitchen helpers are support staff in restaurants, cafeterias, and other food service establishments who assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation and kitchen maintenance tasks. Their duties often include washing dishes, cleaning kitchen surfaces, preparing ingredients, and organizing supplies. Kitchen helpers ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently by maintaining cleanliness and helping with routine tasks. This role is essential for keeping food preparation areas sanitary and organized, ultimately contributing to the overall quality of service.

What is the difference between Kitchen Helper vs Dishwasher?

AspectKitchen HelperDishwasher
Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, organizingLoading, operating, and cleaning dishwashing equipment
Required SkillsBasic kitchen knowledge, ability to follow instructionsAbility to operate dishwashing machines, attention to cleanliness
Work EnvironmentKitchen, food prep areasKitchen, dishwashing stations
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

While both roles support kitchen operations, a Kitchen Helper assists with a variety of tasks including food prep and cleaning, whereas a Dishwasher focuses primarily on cleaning dishes and kitchenware. Both positions are entry-level and essential for maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.

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Infographic showing various Kitchen Helper job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,670 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Kitchen Helper

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown, PA • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time, Part-time

PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Kitchen Helper - Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time | Must be able to work Days & Evenings

Starting rate of $15/hr (Pay based on experience)

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Kitchen Helper.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

As a Kitchen Helper, you will carry out our Mission of Love by preparing a variety of ingredients for salads, garnishes, desserts, and assist with plating and presentation of foods to support Cook.

Our Kitchen Helper is responsible for the following:

  • Peel, dice, shred fruits and vegetables.
  • Able to read, understand, and follow standardized recipes and production sheets. Use Production Worksheets to produce forecasted amounts, use correct recipe for consistency and take and record food temperatures for all food served. Document amount prepared and leftover columns to support the Chef with management and ordering of foods.
  • Prepare and portion salads and desserts and prepare other menu items as assigned by Cook, Assistant Chef and Chef. Properly cover, date, and store all food items in proper container and storage area. Check refrigerator for food items over 72 hours old daily and discard them.
  • Keep stations stocked and clean.
  • Assists on serving line, cook foods to order when needed. Support service of hot and cold foods and assist with setting up of the service line and buffet.

What You Need as a Kitchen Helper:

  • A minimum of grammar school education or equivalent.
  • Willing to receive on-the-job training.
  • Good written, oral, organizational, and basic computer skills.
  • People oriented.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by corporate leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. When you join our team you can expect:

  • Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
  • Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
  • Pay on-demand. Access to a portion of your earned wages in real-time.
  • Discounted Grocery gift cards
  • Tuition and Educational Reimbursement ***
  • Discounts for onsite Daycare
  • Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
  • Paid lunch break ***
  • Discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
  • Shoe discounts
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Weekend differentials and additional shift differentials!
  • Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
  • Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A commitment to growing our leaders with leadership & mentorship programs available

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.