F

Kitchen Assistant

icon briefcase Job Type : Part-Time

Number of Applicants

 : 

000+

Click to reveal the number of candidates who applied for this job.
icon loader
icon loader

Let AI Supercharge Your Job Hunt!

JobCopilot scans 500,000+ company career sites daily to find jobs for you

Never miss an opportunity Save hours by auto-filling applications forms Land more interviews with tailored applications
happy man
thunder iconActivate JobCopilot

Job Description - Kitchen Assistant

Position: Kitchen Assistant


Reports to: Chef


Position Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Mon & Wed 8:30-1:45; Tue, Thu, & Fri 9:00-1:45)


Start Date: September 4, 2025



The Kitchen Assistant supports the Chef in preparing and serving food to students, faculty, and staff.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:




  • Assist with food preparation

  • Wash dishes and thoroughly clean and sanitize all food prep areas according to protocol

  • Assist with kitchen maintenance (including, but not limited to kitchen surfaces and appliances)

  • Responsible for keeping accurate food and supply inventory, and daily restocking of items for kitchen and storage room

  • Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly

  • Other duties as assigned



The ideal candidate will have the following educational and work background:




  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

  • Kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment preferred but not required

  • California Food Handler Certification (The School will facilitate certification upon hire)



The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:




  • Understanding of Foothill’s Mission and Core Values

  • Willingness to support team in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within established timelines

  • Familiarity with equipment in the kitchen with the ability to continue learning

  • Ability to work with a team or independently in an accurate and timely manner

  • Excellent verbal, time management, and communication skills

  • Flexibility, a congenial affect and a collaborative, team-oriented working style

  • Ability to approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, and treat others with respect

  • Adapt to changes in the work environment by managing competing demands and unexpected events

  • Excellent work ethic and attendance, punctual, and proactively ensure work responsibilities are covered if absent from work



Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.



Work Environment:



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


 


Salary: $18.00 per hour


 


Foothill Country Day School provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment and is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all local, state, and federal laws in its interview and employment practices. Physical presence is an essential function of the job.

Original job Kitchen Assistant posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
Share Job
Share Job

Auto-Apply to Kitchen Assistant Jobs with your AI JobCopilot

thunder icon Auto-Apply with AI

Similar Kitchen Assistant Jobs in the US

GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in the US, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast! Find the best jobs in the US, apply in 1 click and get a job today!

Mobile Apps

Copyright © 2026 Grabjobs Pte.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.