Kitchen helper

Responsible for performing a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and cleaning and washing of plates and utensils.

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items
• Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor