Kitchen Assistant

Job overview

The Kitchen Assistant role is an onsite, part-time position in Chicago, IL. The posting lists compensation as $17.50 but does not specify a pay period. The role supports meal service and kitchen operations at an eating recovery center. The assistant helps the culinary team provide food service in a clean, organized, and sanitary environment by assisting with preparation, portioning, dishwashing, stocking, and food safety practices.

What you'll do

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and meal service
• maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
• wash dishes and equipment
• receive, stock, and rotate food and supplies using FIFO practices
• follow food safety and workplace safety standards
• support daily kitchen operations and special projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen assistant

part-time

onsite

chicago il

thomas management

food preparation

meal service

kitchen sanitation

fifo inventory

servsafe

$17.50 stated

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Accrued paid time off
• paid bereavement, parental, baby bonding, and elder care leave
• medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• wellness initiatives.

Why this role

Schedule options listed are 6:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.; availability needed Monday through Sunday. Previous kitchen experience preferred but not required.

About the employer

Thomas Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.