About the role
Work Location: DeKalb
Want to make an impact?
A kitchen helper cleans / sanitizes kitchen equipment, assists in food preparation / serving, and receives products into kitchen storage. They have knowledge of kitchen operations and of food storage guidelines and will eventually be trained to assist with cooking.
Ways you will make a difference
Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans.
Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.
Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards
Maintains storage areas in a neat and organized manner.
Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
Operates work fryer, oven, slicer, can opener, and other food processing equipment as needed.
Prepares and serves food in accordance with standards of quality, quantity and food safety guidelines.
Skills that will make you successful
Preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
Unload food supplies from delivery trucks.
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills.
Ability to effectively following instructions
Ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, stir, chop, slice, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less.
Prior experience in related food service positions preferred
Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
Safe Food Handling Certificate is a plus.
The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Good time management skills
Experiences that will support your success
1 full year or more of recent kitchen experience
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
$22.50 hourly plus .75 cent shift differential
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