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Kitchen Prep Assistant
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Assists cooks with meal preparation, salad bar setup, buffet presentations, and cook station support in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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🍽️ Kitchen Prep Assistant (Part-Time)
Join Our Culinary Team at Willow Valley Communities!
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in preparing fresh, high-quality food? Willow Valley Communities is looking for a Kitchen Prep Assistant to help create exceptional dining experiences for our Residents and guests.
As a valued member of our culinary team, you'll assist with meal preparation, salad bar setup, buffet presentations, and cook station support across a variety of dining venues, including restaurants, buffets, country kitchens, display cooking stations, and tray line service.
💲 Pay
Starting at $15.00/hour
🌟 Why You'll Love Working Here
🎓 Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities💵 Weekly Pay🎉 Team Member Events & Recognition Programs📈 Career Growth Opportunities🤝 Supportive Team Environment✨ And Much More!
👩🍳 What You'll Do
- Assist cooks with food preparation using standardized recipes
- Measure, mix, wash, peel, slice, chop, and portion ingredients
- Help prepare salad bars, buffets, and display cooking stations
- Maintain proper food quality, temperatures, and food safety standards
- Set up, stock, monitor, and replenish food stations during service
- Communicate with cooks and team members to ensure smooth meal service
- Keep kitchen workspaces clean, organized, and guest-ready
- Safely operate kitchen equipment and assist with daily cleaning duties
✅ What We're Looking For
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Friendly, engaging personality with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Professional appearance and reliability
- Previous food service experience is helpful but not required
🕒 Schedule
Part-Time
✔ 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM every Tuesday✔ Every Other Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM✔ Every Other Sunday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM✔ Some Holidays Required
This schedule is perfect for someone looking for part-time hours while being part of an outstanding culinary team!
📍 Location
Spring Run at Willow Valley Communities950 Willow Valley Lakes DriveWillow Street, PA 17584
Apply Today!
Join a team that values excellence, teamwork, and creating memorable dining experiences every day. If you're ready to grow your culinary career in a supportive and rewarding environment, we'd love to meet you!
🍴 Come cook up something great with Willow Valley Communities!
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