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Kitchen AssistantAssists the chef in preparing the food, maintains the cooking environment clean and safe for all staff members and takes on culinary tasks as they arise. The job requires physical endurance as well as mental determination and involves working in stress conditions for most of the time.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to recipe bookResponsible for setting up and working a stationChecking station for proper mise en placeBeing ready for service on timeDoing the necessary prep to be prepare for serviceCuts and portions different types of meat according to specificationsPrepares different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipesMakes stock soups to be used during cooking processKeeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/weekStores ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preservedInform the chef when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properlyCleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working areaCarefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature from cooling, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperatureOther tasks as assignedPersonal Attributes:Pays attention to details and completes thorough work tasksAbides to code of conductHandles difficult situations with composurePleasant and cooperative with co-workers, guests, and supervisors/managersOpen availability - working weekends and holidays is a mustMinimum Qualifications:Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma1 to 2 years of kitchen experiencePhysical Demands:Ability to lift 30 pounds to 50 poundsAbility to work weekends and holidaysPerks:401k planVacation paySick payDental benefitsLife insurancePaid holiday (6)Vision benefitsPaid health insurance benefits (HMO premium employee portion)Job type: seasonalJRNL Two Bunch Palms is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.