Kitchen Helper Job Description

A Kitchen Helper supports the kitchen team in maintaining cleanliness, preparing ingredients, and ensuring smooth meal production. The Kitchen Helper assists chefs and cooks by performing essential kitchen tasks, such as cleaning equipment, washing dishes, and organizing supplies. As a Kitchen Helper, you play a key role in helping the kitchen run efficiently.

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for maintaining hygiene standards, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of waste properly. A diligent Kitchen Helper follows instructions closely, keeps the workspace organized, and ensures food preparation areas meet all health and safety guidelines.

The Kitchen Helper works in a team-oriented environment, supporting others to ensure timely meal service. The Kitchen Helper should be physically fit, reliable, and attentive to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform essential kitchen duties as a Kitchen Helper

• Wash, clean, and organize dishes, utensils, and work areas

• Assist with food prep and storage

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards

• Support cooks and chefs during service

• Follow safety and hygiene procedures

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Kitchen Assistant preferred

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure

• Understanding of food safety and cleanliness requirements

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Physical stamina to stand and lift for extended periods

• High school diploma or equivalent

About US

Love's Travel Stops is the nation's leading travel stop network with 644 Love's locations in 42 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 40,000 people. Love's provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love's has over 430 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love's Truck Care locations. Love's and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network with over 1,500 maintenance bays and 1,200 emergency roadside vehicles available for customers. Love's is committed to providing customers with Clean Places, Friendly Faces at every stop.

Q. What specific food preparation duties does a Kitchen Helper perform?

Ans. The Kitchen Helper assists with food prep and storage. They support chefs and cooks during service by helping with ingredient preparation.

Q. What qualifications and prior experience are preferred for the Kitchen Helper position?

Ans. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior experience as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Kitchen Assistant is preferred.

Q. What essential soft skills are necessary for a successful Kitchen Helper?

Ans. A successful Kitchen Helper should be reliable, physically fit, and attentive to detail. Strong teamwork and communication skills are also required. The Kitchen Helper should be diligent, follow instructions closely, and keep the workspace organized.

Q. Is the Kitchen Helper expected to work in a fast-paced environment?

Ans. Yes, the Kitchen Helper must have the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. They work in a team-oriented environment, supporting others to ensure timely meal service.