Kitchen Assistant
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Chelsea, MI
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops, and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Maintained an organized workstation, ensuring tools and ingredients are readily available.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Disposed of garbage in accordance with established procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Restocked items as needed throughout the day in order to maintain sufficient levels.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Participated in kitchen staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and kitchen strategies.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Labeled containers with dates indicating when food should be used or discarded.
- Prepared salads and other cold foods according to established recipes.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.