Kitchen Helper

Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts; clean and maintain kitchen work areas; sweep floors; and wash dishes. Store food in designated containers and storage areas; portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons; take and record temperature of food and food storage areas; place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets; stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals; wash, peel, and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving; carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas; distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers; cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking; remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers; receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils; weigh or measure ingredients; inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low; assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed; substitute for or assist other Kitchen Helpers at affiliate entities during emergencies or rush periods; add cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays on assembly lines; use manual or electric appliances; scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers; make soups, dressings and sauces; mix ingredients for salads; vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor; butcher and clean