Kitchen Assistant

Job Summary

Reginella's Italian Ristorante is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen and restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will assist with food preparation, ingredient organization, dishwashing, kitchen cleanliness, and general kitchen duties while working closely with cooks, chefs, and restaurant team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with daily food preparation tasks.
• Prepare, portion, wash, peel, cut, and organize ingredients as directed.
• Assist with preparing vegetables, sauces, salads, and other basic menu components.
• Maintain clean and organized food preparation and kitchen areas.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Restock ingredients, food supplies, containers, and kitchen materials as needed.
• Receive, organize, and store food deliveries according to kitchen procedures.
• Label and properly store food items and ingredients.
• Assist with maintaining proper food rotation and storage practices.
• Clean counters, floors, preparation areas, equipment, and other kitchen surfaces.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Dispose of food waste and other kitchen waste properly.
• Support cooks and chefs during busy meal periods.
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily kitchen duties.
• Report low inventory, equipment issues, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Perform additional kitchen responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen, restaurant, food-service, or hospitality experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen procedures is a plus.
• Friendly, dependable, and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform routine physical tasks for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and busy service periods.

Preferred Skills

• Previous Italian restaurant or kitchen experience.
• Basic food preparation and knife-handling skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Dishwashing and kitchen-cleaning experience.