Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Reports to: Head Chef 

Kitchen Assistant will support our Head Chef and Assistant Chef in preparing and serving healthful meals for students, artists and staff in the O'Neill cafeteria. This is a seasonal position for the 2026  Season (mid May - mid December).

Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities:

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Assisting the Chef with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Chef's instructions.
• Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.
  
  

Kitchen Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens.
• A food handler's license (Preferred)
• Knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center is committed to be an equal-opportunity employer. The O’Neill aims to foster a diverse culture that is inclusive of race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, professional status, and the intersections thereof. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.