Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant is a full-time, on-site role supporting daily kitchen operations at Northshore Specialty Coffee in Jackson, MS. This position involves basic food preparation, assisting with cooking, and maintaining a clean work area. The role also includes stocking supplies, managing simple food items, ensuring hygiene and safety standards, coordinating with front-of-house staff, and contributing to a positive guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations.
• Perform basic food preparation.
• Assist with cooking tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Stock supplies.
• Manage simple food items.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to support timely service.
• Contribute to a friendly, efficient guest experience.
• Work as part of a team.
• Assist with opening and closing duties as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Food Preparation skills.
• Basic Cooking/Baking skills.
• Strong Hygiene awareness and knowledge of food safety practices.
• Familiarity with Food & Beverage operations in a café or restaurant setting is beneficial.
• Customer Service skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift moderate weights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Reliability.
• Time management skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Willingness to follow instructions.
• Willingness to adhere to company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a kitchen, café, or food service environment is beneficial but not required.