Hospitality Kitchen Operations Assistant -- Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY: The Hospitality Kitchen Operations Assistant is responsible for keeping our corporate hospitality department as efficient and effective as possible. This will require you to be adaptable and willing to do a little bit of everything that our kitchen needs to operate at its highest level. The staff member will assist with food preparation, cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, preparing simple meals, and more. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES): 

• Follow all food health and safety requirements 

• Ensure the kitchen meets all health and safety requirements 

• Clean and sanitize the kitchen including but not limited to dishes, cookware, utensils, and food preparation work stations 

• Organize and store kitchen items • Assist in the food preparation process by cutting, chopping, slicing, and washing vegetables, meats, and other ingredients 

• Ready prepared food for transportation to multiple facilities within our area • Assist the catering manager to oversee, prepare, cook, and deliver each day’s caterings 

• Present and serve food 

• Check, store, and manage inventories and track food wastage 

• Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries and their proper storage 

• Communicate kitchen needs to supervisors 

• Interact with customers and site coordinators as needed 

• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced commercial kitchen setting 

• Preform other duties as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred; minimum 2 years related work experienced may be considered as equivalency 

• Students and/or graduates of culinary arts programs preferred 

• Existing knowledge of food safety procedures 

• Basic understanding of how to operate kitchen equipment 

• Previous experience in a restaurant preferred 

• Keenness to follow instructions and prepare ingredients according to the Chef’s instructions 

• Strong teamwork and communication skills 

• Adaptable, hard-working, and willing to take direction 

• Ability to work weekends and nights when needed 

• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

 $16.00 per hour - $17.50 per hour

Affirmative Action Statement: 

Indium Corporation is always seeking well-qualified individuals to join our dynamic team. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued for their unique perspective and experiences. At Indium Corporation, diversity drives innovation and creativity. By fostering an inclusive environment, we strive to attract, retain and develop a diverse workforce that reflects the community we live and work in.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of a person's race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information including predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected class or status. Our goal is to actively promote a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. Indium Corporation promotes a substance-free environment.