Published: Jan 07, 2026 - The Kitchen Assistant prepares menu items according to the Culinary Operations Manager's specifications and supports daily production goals by coordinating with team members. This role involves assisting with recipe conversions, producing house-made syrups and beverage ingredients, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards in all kitchen and storage areas. The assistant also monitors product freshness, follows proper receiving procedures, stays informed about seasonal ingredients, and is responsible for thoroughly cleaning and closing the shared kitchen.


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1. Kitchen Assistant, Maple Grove Senior Living Services, Cedar Falls, IA
Job Summary:
- Prepare food according to standardized recipes or package instructions, and ensure food safety.
- Ensure that food quality is obtained and maintained.
- Responsible for recording food temperatures.
- Prepare correct textures/consistencies.
- Maintain the nutritional value of the food.
- Assure palatable and tasty meals.
- Clean and sanitize all working areas and kitchen equipment according to daily/weekend cleaning assignments.
- Use appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agents in a safe manner on all work surfaces and floors.
- Follow all rules and regulations for food serving procedures to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Skills on Resume:
- Food Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Food Safety (Hard Skills)
- Temperature Control (Hard Skills)
- Texture Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Nutrient Retention (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Sanitation (Hard Skills)
- Attention Detail (Soft Skills)
2. Kitchen Assistant, Harborview Community Care Center, Astoria, OR
Job Summary:
- Work with the catering team to prepare meals.
- Ensure catering for those customers with special dietary needs.
- Support customers to ensure that they are offered choice and that individual needs are met.
- Work with the Company menus to produce a range of meals with the catering team within the allocated budget.
- Maintain stock provisions, ordering, their storage and rotation of stock.
- Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
- Maintain appropriate records to comply with HACCP, Company standards and legislation.
- Work with the team to organise the smooth running of the kitchen.
- Ensure that any concerns raised by the team are appropriately managed.
Skills on Resume:
- Meal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Dietary Catering (Hard Skills)
- Customer Support (Soft Skills)
- Menu Planning (Hard Skills)
- Stock Management (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- HACCP Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
3. Kitchen Assistant, Willow Creek Residential Care, Marietta, GA
Job Summary:
- Co-operate and assist the senior chefs in all aspects of their work.
- Assist with food preparation.
- Ensure high culinary standards and presentation of foods at all times for guests and staff.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, stores and back of house areas.
- Help maintain a safe and clean kitchen in line with hygiene regulations.
- Prepare and cook breakfast, children's meals, afternoon tea and evening meals.
- Accountable for preparing staff meals.
- Assist with deliveries and stock control.
- Ensure HACCP records are maintained at all times.
Skills on Resume:
- Chef Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Food Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Food Presentation (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Food Safety (Hard Skills)
- Meal Cooking (Hard Skills)
- Staff Catering (Hard Skills)
- Stock Control (Hard Skills)
4. Kitchen Assistant, Pine Ridge Wellness Home, Duluth, MN
Job Summary:
- Ensure attractive presentation of all foods served.
- Ensure appropriate packing of all food for all Dining Centers in accordance with portion control guidelines.
- Conduct proper handling of all food items according to food service sanitation guidelines.
- Clean the food service area, including floors and walls, and kitchen equipment in a sanitary manner.
- Keep the freezer and refrigerator in an orderly manner.
- Conduct temperature tests of all food items.
- Practice the highest standards of kitchen safety and food sanitation.
- Wear appropriate attire according to sanitation guidelines.
- Operate electrical equipment according to safety regulations.
- Wash all dishes, trays, pots, pans, and meal transporters, etc.
- Pack home-delivered meals accurately in meal transporters according to route order.
- Daily cleans the dishwashing room, cleans the dishwashing machine in a sanitary manner.
- Daily empties garbage in the kitchen and dish room.
- Clean the dishwashing area, including floors and walls, in a sanitary manner.
- Perform other related duties or assignments in a professional manner.
Skills on Resume:
- Food Presentation (Hard Skills)
- Portion Control (Hard Skills)
- Food Handling (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Sanitation (Hard Skills)
- Temperature Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
- Dishwashing Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Professional Conduct (Soft Skills)
5. Kitchen Assistant, Sunrise Valley Assisted Living, Prescott, AZ
Job Summary:
- Ensure critical vendor performance is met through management of existing (SLA's) Service Level Agreements and accurate (SOWs) Scope of Work.
- Understand, establish and maintain consumable Micro Kitchen products with procurement standards designated by the client's food program outline.
- Understand and be the authority for the Micro Kitchen program quality, nutrition, and sustainability within the parameters of the budget, meeting guidelines and standards.
- Evaluate existing Micro Kitchen Program operational processes, making recommendations for improvement while developing and maintaining client programmatic standards.
- Validate that the client's Micro Kitchen menu guidelines and standards are specific to culture, populations, and demographics.
- Work with vendor partners and the client team to create a Micro Kitchen decor aesthetically aligned with the current client branding.
- Stay current and be the authority on all local food service and health department regulations.
- Work with Vendor Partners to ensure monthly financial reporting for invoicing, payment, and accrual processes.
Skills on Resume:
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- SLA Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Procurement Standards (Hard Skills)
- Program Governance (Hard Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Menu Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Financial Reporting (Hard Skills)
6. Kitchen Assistant, Brookstone Recovery Residence, Lancaster, PA
Job Summary:
- Determine and recommend possibilities that focus on cost reductions, efficiencies, quality improvement, industry and supply trends, and any other relevant factors pertaining to budget control.
- Work with Vendor Partners on maintenance call procedures, and corrective site visits and ensure all issues are resolved as soon.
- Align with the Facilities team on all moves, location changes, and installs.
- Stay up to date on Micro Kitchen amenities and trends and be able to speak to them.
- Determine strategies for repair and maintenance schedules and new equipment roll-outs with Vendor Partners, Facilities, and the Senior Culinary Operations Manager.
- Create and plan Micro kitchen programs that are exciting, forward-thinking, and sustainable.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to create an experience that coincides with monthly themes, events, and initiatives.
- Create and develop program OKRs that fall in line with those of the Facilities team and client.
Skills on Resume:
- Cost Optimization (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Facilities Alignment (Soft Skills)
- Trend Awareness (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Planning (Hard Skills)
- Program Development (Hard Skills)
- Cross Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- OKR Planning (Hard Skills)
7. Kitchen Assistant, Meadowbrook Care Pavilion, Eau Claire, WI
Job Summary:
- Follow routines and systems in place at Sommerro for hygiene/cleaning.
- Ensure shifts are covered and organised in line with business.
- Control of cleaning equipment and stock control for all outlets.
- Work closely with other departments and communicate important issues in a timely way.
- Ensure that internal control routines are followed and documented in the appropriate format.
- Train the effective and correct use of equipment and chemicals.
- Report and communicate with department heads.
- Ensure the organised running of all outlets.
Skills on Resume:
- Hygiene Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Shift Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Control (Hard Skills)
- Interdepartment Communication (Soft Skills)
- Internal Controls (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
- Reporting Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Operational Organization (Soft Skills)
8. Kitchen Assistant, Silver Oaks Rehabilitation Center, Napa, CA
Job Summary:
- Prepare food menu items to the specifications of the Culinary Operations Manager.
- Plan and execute daily goals with production team members, prioritizing based on level of importance.
- Convert recipes for smaller or larger portions.
- Assist with the production of house-made syrups and signature beverage ingredients.
- Ensure that kitchen, food prep areas, and food storage areas meet all safety, cleanliness and organization standards.
- Follow the Health Department and food handling procedures.
- Maintain good hygienic practices.
- Monitor product freshness, replace or rotate product to prevent spoilage.
- Follow established receiving procedures when processing deliveries of produce, meat and dry goods.
- Maintain knowledge of new ingredients and seasonal menu items.
- Take full responsibility for thoroughly cleaning and closing the shared kitchen.
Skills on Resume:
- Menu Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Production Planning (Hard Skills)
- Recipe Scaling (Hard Skills)
- Ingredient Production (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Safety (Hard Skills)
- Food Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Rotation (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Closing (Hard Skills)
9. Kitchen Assistant, Greenfield Memory Care Home, Concord, NH
Job Summary:
- Prepare meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
- Assist kitchen staff in unloading food supplies from delivery trucks.
- Use the auto dishwasher to wash and dry all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
- Store all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards neatly in their designated places.
- Remove garbage, replace garbage bags, and wash garbage cans.
- Mop and sweep the kitchen areas.
- Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
- Responsible for preparing patients' beverages.
- Handle Mobile Warming carts.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
Skills on Resume:
- Ingredient Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Supply Unloading (Hard Skills)
- Dishwasher Operation (Hard Skills)
- Utensil Organization (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Floor Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Food Storage (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Handling (Hard Skills)
10. Kitchen Assistant, Lakeside Family Services Facility, Sandpoint, ID
Job Summary:
- Prepare a wide range of food samples in the test kitchen to mimic what consumers would do in their own home, i.e., following cooking instructions.
- Accountable for cross-departmental working, including working for the Buying team.
- Manage the kitchen supplies, place supply orders and collect supplies from the warehouse.
- Conduct general food hygiene, cleaning and stock rotation checks in the test kitchen.
- Visit Lidl and competitors to buy products for sampling.
- Work within the office assisting the Buying and QA team with general administrative tasks, including data entry and processing of results.
- Responsible for food preparation.
- Adhere to H&S regulations.
- Serve patients in the dining area.
Skills on Resume:
- Food Sampling (Hard Skills)
- Instruction Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Supply Management (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Product Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Administrative Support (Hard Skills)
- Health Safety (Hard Skills)
11. Kitchen Assistant, Oak Haven Residential Services, Tupelo, MS
Job Summary:
- Basic food preparation of salads, sandwiches and other chilled products.
- Replenish chiller cabinets to ensure optimal sell-through rates.
- Deliver exceptional service consistently when on the shop floor.
- Demonstrate a can-do attitude and strive to exceed customer expectations.
- Acquire sound product knowledge to advise individual customers on their product choice.
- Uphold and exceed food safety standards.
- Responsible for the preparation of cold and hot dishes like pizza, pasta, salads, burgers, wraps, etc.
- Ensure that order and cleanliness are maintained at all times and that all hygiene guidelines are adhered to.
- Take care of the correct preparation and post-processing of all work utensils.
Skills on Resume:
- Food Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Chilled Products (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Positive Attitude (Soft Skills)
- Product Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Food Safety (Hard Skills)
- Hot Cooking (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Cleanliness (Hard Skills)
12. Kitchen Assistant, Riverbend Supportive Housing, Kingston, NY
Job Summary:
- Ensure the working environment is in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
- Ensure proper storage of food and stock rotation.
- Ensure compliance with all kitchen safety requirements.
- Ensure the correct PPE is in place and that guidelines are adhered to.
- Observe COSHH guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
- Report any maintenance and/or hazard issues to the supervisor on duty.
- Carry out general cleaning as directed by the kitchen manager.
- Work with the chefs to prepare food for meals.
- Adhere to food safety standards and use standard documentation.
- Daily cleaning of the kitchen, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.
- Provide drinks and snack rounds around the home.
Skills on Resume:
- Hygiene Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Food Storage (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Safety (Hard Skills)
- PPE Compliance (Hard Skills)
- COSHH Awareness (Hard Skills)
- Hazard Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Food Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Cleaning Procedures (Hard Skills)
13. Kitchen Assistant, Blue Horizon Care Residence, Biloxi, MS
Job Summary:
- Prepare produce, e.g, cakes/baked goods/sandwiches/main meals, Soups, etc.
- Responsible for serving customers.
- Prepare for Hospitality events for internal and external clients.
- Deliver service for hospitality events.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Food Safety, Allergens, and Safety Regulations.
- Demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and floors.
- Take responsibility for deliveries, stock rotation and putting away stock correctly.
- Perform kitchen cleaning tasks, including recording and maintaining cleaning schedules.
- Complete and monitor temperature checks for kitchen equipment.
- Operate the dishwasher, ensuring all items are cleaned to the highest standard.
Skills on Resume:
- Food Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Event Catering (Hard Skills)
- Food Safety (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Kitchen Sanitation (Hard Skills)
- Stock Rotation (Hard Skills)
- Temperature Monitoring (Hard Skills)
14. Kitchen Assistant, Fairview Community Living Center, Bozeman, MT
Job Summary:
- Assist the team in providing balanced, appetising meals.
- Perform basic food preparation, cooking tasks and other kitchen duties.
- Wash utensils, dishes and make sure they are stored appropriately.
- Sort, store and distribute ingredients, check deliveries and assist with stock ordering.
- Maintain personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen is clean and hygienic.
- Handle, maintain and store kitchen equipment in accordance with Cygnet procedures.
- Use chemicals in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
- Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard within the kitchen and dining area, ensuring all preparation areas and equipment are kept clean.
- Assist the chefs in plating meals and preparing food trolleys.
- Prepare the dining room for meal service and serving food and drinks to residents and customers.
- Act as 'Front of House', ensuring that meals run smoothly, providing a hosting service before and after meals.
Skills on Resume:
- Meal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Food Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Dishwashing Duties (Hard Skills)
- Stock Handling (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Care (Hard Skills)
- COSHH Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Meal Service (Soft Skills)
- Front House (Soft Skills)
15. Kitchen Assistant, Summit Path Behavioral Health Home, Provo, UT
Job Summary:
- Assist the dietary and kitchen teams in the maintenance and organisation of the kitchen and meals.
- Sustain quality, including planning, stocking, meal prep, receiving orders, placing orders, cleaning up after meals and other tasks that fulfill quality assurance expectations and standards.
- Deliver meals to clients.
- Ensure that proper portion control and dietary needs are being met.
- Clean and maintain property and premises, ensuring all cleanliness standards are met.
- Support all clients and co-workers, treating them with dignity and respect while working to achieve common goals as a part of a team for the clients.
- Work alongside the chef to help prepare food and meals.
- Maintain general kitchen housekeeping, ensuring the kitchen meets high hygiene and cleanliness standards in line with Health and Safety and company guidelines.
- Ensure safe working practice within the home.
- Serve food/drinks/snacks to the residents at meal times.
- Clean after service (Dishwasher duties, clearing down tables, and preparation benches).
Skills on Resume:
- Kitchen Support (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Meal Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Portion Control (Hard Skills)
- Facility Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Client Support (Soft Skills)
- Food Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Service Clean Up (Hard Skills)
16. Kitchen Assistant, Valley Crest Support Services, Visalia, CA
Job Summary:
- Assist the Food Service Director in preparing and serving three meals and a snack per day.
- Assist the Food Service Director in maintaining an accurate inventory of all food and food-related items stored in the kitchen.
- Maintain records of all meals served, including serving size and any leftovers.
- Maintain standards regarding sanitation, appearance and maintenance of the kitchen, equipment, grounds and outdoor garbage area as set by BCNY and the New York State Department of Health.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities and deemed appropriate by the Kitchen Supervisor.
- Responsible for kitchen opening and closing procedures.
- Responsible for completing cleaning schedules.
- Responsible for stock management and rotation.
- Implement and adhere to health and safety, food and hygiene policies.
- Support with food preparation.
- Work in a team, supporting other areas of work.
Skills on Resume:
- Meal Service (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Meal Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Sanitation Standards (Hard Skills)
- Kitchen Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Cleaning Schedules (Hard Skills)
- Stock Rotation (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)