Kitchen Support
Jitjatjo is looking for energetic and hardworking team members who are comfortable working in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Kitchen Assistants are the backbone to maintaining a clean and efficient back-of-house. Successful Talent are responsive to requests and great team players.
Entry-level role in the kitchen, performing a variety of basic tasks to support cooks and chefs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic and the ability to multitask across different areas of the kitchen, including inventory management, basic prep work, and assisting with cleaning and sanitation.
Responsibilities
Kitchen Setup & Breakdown: Assist in the setup and breakdown of the kitchen at the start and end of shifts, ensuring that everything is organized and ready for use.
Basic Prep Work: Perform light prep duties, such as washing and chopping vegetables, measuring ingredients, and assembling simple dishes.
Inventory Management: Assist with checking inventory, restocking supplies, and reporting any shortages to the kitchen manager.
Dishwashing: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools, ensuring they are cleaned to restaurant standards and ready for use.
Cleaning & Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including wiping down surfaces, taking out trash, and ensuring the kitchen remains sanitized.
Support in High-Volume Environments: Provide additional support during peak hours, helping to ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently in high-volume settings.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all food safety standards, including proper use of PPE, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and maintaining a safe working environment.
Flexibility Across Kitchen Stations: Be prepared to assist in various areas of the kitchen, whether it’s dishwashing, cleaning, basic prep work, or helping more experienced cooks with simple tasks as required.
Monitor & Clean Equipment: Maintain cleanliness of kitchen appliances, tools, and utensils, ensuring all items are cleaned regularly and stored properly after use.
Support During Event Setups & Teardowns: Assist with setting up catering stations or cleaning up after events, ensuring that everything is in place for smooth operations.
Requirements
Previous work experience in any BOH kitchen role
Hands-on experience with commercial dish washing machines
Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed
Attention to detail and time management skills
Must understand and execute food safety and sanitation protocols
Physical ability to regularly lift/carry heavy equipment and stand for long periods of time
We’re seeking quality talent for a wide range of roles.
*On-demand pay is conditional on the achievement of performance criteria, a current/active and supported debit card, a supported tax profile, and approval of hours worked. Certain gigs may require additional time to verify worker hours and in such cases, payment may take longer to process. USA only.