Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary:
  We are seeking a highly skilled Kitchen Assistant to join our team at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting a cook of higher grade in preparing cold sandwiches, hot and cold dips, and other menu items.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in food preparation, including peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring, or breading ingredients.
• Weigh, measure, and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items.
• Cover, date, and store leftovers according to established procedures.
• Mix ingredients according to precisely written recipes that process quality products, minimize preparation time, and avoid food material waste.
• Cook and serve food requiring only a short time to prepare, such as hamburgers, eggs, pizzas, steaks, pancakes, bacon, french-fries, and arrange food on plates in an appetizing manner.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment, which utilizes gas, electricity, steam, or microwave heat sources.
• Disassemble and assemble component parts and accessories for cleaning, and follow safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
• Clean, store, and maintain all kitchen utensils and work areas after each use.
• Set up food counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side tables with food.
• Refill condiment containers and carry food from kitchen to steam table and serving counters.
• Assist cook in serving food.

Requirements:

• Able to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Strong work practices, including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.
• Technical practices, theoretical, precise, artistic.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Dexterity and safety.

Working Conditions:

The selected candidate will be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to 30 pounds. Working hours include a 1-hour uncompensated lunch break and a tour of duty of 40 hours per week to include weekends and holidays.

Estimated Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 per year based on location and experience.