Deli Kitchen Assistant

This job is for someone who enjoys working with food, is reliable, hardworking, and looking for stable, full-time employment with consistent daytime hours during the week.

About Us

Lake Geneva Country Meats is a family-owned butcher shop since 1965. In addition to our full-service meat counter, we operate a deli kitchen producing fresh salads, entrées, and prepared foods daily for our retail case. We value treating our team members as people first, and providing our customers with quality products and friendly service.

The Job

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work alongside our Retail Kitchen Manager to prepare deli salads, entrées, and prepared foods according to established recipes. This is hands-on work in an active, fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare deli salads, entrées, and prepared foods according to company recipes


• Stock the deli case according to a set plan


• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including utensils, dishes, and workspace


• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Prior professional kitchen experience is not required, but a working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and terminology is expected. We place a strong emphasis on dependability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team. Above all, we are looking for someone who can commit to consistent attendance and reliably follow direction.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a consistent, week-based schedule. It is a good fit for someone looking for stability rather than unpredictable or rotating shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift (breaks provided)


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds


• Ability to safely work with sharp tools and near open flame


• Ability to work in varying temperature environments, including a hot kitchen, coolers (approximately 40°F), and freezers (approximately 0°F)


• Fluent verbal and written communication in English