Food Service Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Service Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our food service department, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality food service and ensuring a positive dining experience.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in food preparation, customer service, and kitchen organization. You should be able to multitask and follow food safety standards, while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Your Responsibilities
* Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients by chopping, slicing, marinating, and ensuring proper portioning for recipes.
* Cooking: Cook food according to restaurant or kitchen standards, following recipes to ensure consistency and taste.
* Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking equipment, and utensils. Follow sanitation and food safety standards.
* Menu Knowledge: Be familiar with the menu, ingredients, and cooking methods to effectively prepare and present dishes.
* Quality Control: Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain consistency and high standards.
* Time Management: Prepare dishes in a timely manner, ensuring all meals are ready according to the service schedule.
* Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff, to manage kitchen operations, communicate orders, and ensure efficient meal preparation.
* Inventory Management: Assist in tracking and managing kitchen supplies, reporting when ingredients need to be reordered.
* Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations and kitchen procedures, including proper storage of ingredients and food handling techniques.
Requirements
* You must be a US or Australian citizen.
* You must possess an active US Secret or AUS NV-1 Clearance.
* You must have a minimum of three years of experience in food service or a related field.
* You must have demonstratable experience following instructions and safely operating kitchen equipment.
* You must have an understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.
* You must be capable of standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy items, and working in a fast-paced environment.
* You must possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Benefits and Inclusion
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.