Kitchen Assistant (Tiger Cooler)

Work Type: Casual/Temporary

Location: Los
Angeles

Categories: Hourly

Title: Kitchen Assistant

Department:
Hospitality

Duration: End Date – 6/30/2026 (possible extension)

Employment Status:
Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Hours Vary (Approximately 20-32 hours per week)

Job Summary

Under the
direction of the Food Service Manager, the Kitchen Assistant prepares and cooks multiple assigned menu items for stations and catering in a
timely manner and to expected standards. Responsible for the cleanliness of work area(s) while working and at end of shift. Fosters positive
customer relations.

Job Duties

• 65% – As assigned, perform volume cooking in a restaurant style atmosphere
  adhering to provided recipes and in keeping with safe knife handling and kitchen sanitation standards while working with speed and
  efficiency. – (Essential)
• 20% – Perform assignments applying knowledge and safe operations standards of kitchen tools and equipment,
  having the ability to read, understand and comply with instructions in English. – (Essential)
• 15% – Perform work effectively within
  a diverse community of students, employees, faculty, staff and others. Converse, respond to and provide ingredient information related to
  food allergies and dietary needs. – (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. A
  combination of culinary knowledge and significant volume cooking experience.
• ServeSafe Certification (or equivalent food safety
  certification). Familiarity with special diets and allergens.
• Read, write and speak English as well as be able to converse
  fluently.
• One year of experience in high volume cooking and catering operation.
• Demonstrated knowledgeable of kitchen
  sanitation and safety procedures, in addition to special diets, common food allergies, and skilled in methods of servicing customers with
  these special needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google drives/folders/forms or any combination of productivity
  programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating
  and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Strong commitment to a quality work
  product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal
  skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies. Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion &
  diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential
  environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with
  the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely
  manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently. Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work
  effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Culinary Degree from an accredited school/institution.
• Five years of experience in high volume
  cooking and catering operation.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $17.87/hr-$18.00/hr