Kitchen Helper

Celebrate Life, _the Southworth Way_

**The Company**: Welcome to Southworth. We own and operate a growing portfolio of premier private communities, each offering _inspired environments_ and locations. Our dedication to hospitality and endless activities for the entire family ensures our members experience a _world at play_ like never before.

With a solid reputation for stability, integrity, and innovation, Southworth's clubs and communities provide exceptional locations where our members can truly live _life at ease_. Our dedicated team members play a crucial role in elevating the experience for our members, residents, guests, and fellow team members. We encourage all our team members to _be and belong _by providing a wide array of benefits, engagement programs, unique perks, discounts, and, of course, a lot of fun

**The Benefits**: We are proud of our family company roots and understand everyone has a unique set of needs: we want to support you as best we can so you can live your best life with us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive options for medical, physical, and mental health and wellness, life insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and more.

**Grow with us **The sky is the limit for talented, driven individuals. With our ever-expanding portfolio, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. We look forward to growing together.

**Be YOU with us **At Southworth, we are working to redefine the country club. We seek talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to ensure an innovative edge. Here, diversity is a _driver_ of our success.

**The Opportunity**: As a Kitchen Helper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our culinary department. Your dedication and support in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen will directly contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our club members and guests.

**Duties and Functions**:

- Assist in food preparation and assembly under the guidance of chefs and kitchen staff.
- Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment by following established sanitation and safety protocols.
- Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients as required.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of kitchen stations before and after service.
- Help with dishwashing and proper storage of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Receive and unpack food deliveries, checking for accuracy and quality.
- Assist in inventory management by restocking ingredients and supplies as needed.
- Ensure that food presentation and garnishes are prepared according to established standards.
- Adhere to portion control guidelines to minimize food wastage.
- Assist in the plating and finishing of dishes before they are served.
- Support the team in maintaining a clean and organized storage area.

**Qualification Standards**:

- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions closely.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as assigned.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Physical stamina to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks.

Joining our team as a Kitchen Helper offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vibrant culinary environment. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of our members' and guests' experiences, and you'll have the chance to grow and learn within a supportive team. If you are passionate about food, dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, and eager to contribute to our exceptional dining services, we want to speak with you.

**Note**: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and additional tasks may be assigned based on operational needs.