Kitchen helpers and assemblers play a crucial role in restaurants and institutions by ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and assisting with food preparation. If you have a passion for maintaining a tidy kitchen, working in a team, and are physically fit, this career might be perfect for you.

Kitchen Helper Responsibilities

Kitchen helpers are responsible for keeping food service establishments clean and organized. Their duties include sweeping and scrubbing floors, removing garbage, cleaning kitchen equipment, and washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware. They also store clean items, receive and store supplies, and assist in basic food preparation.

Food Assembler Description

Food preparers focus on partially cooking or preparing ingredients for orders in restaurants. They slice and wash vegetables, cook food in advance, and measure and assemble ingredients to fill orders. Sandwich, salad, and dessert makers specialize in creating delicious meals, using appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foodstuffs.

Working Conditions and Skills

Kitchen helpers and food assemblers work shifts, including weekends and holidays, spending most of their time on their feet. Important traits for success include an interest in food preparation, good health, organizational abilities, and the ability to work well under pressure as part of a team.

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