Kitchen Assistant Job Description

A Kitchen Assistant is a vital member of the culinary team, providing essential support in food preparation, cleaning, and kitchen organization. The Kitchen Assistant helps ensure that meals are prepared efficiently and hygienically. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work alongside cooks and chefs to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment.

The Kitchen Assistant assists with washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients, as well as cleaning utensils, dishes, and surfaces. A dependable Kitchen Assistant follows all food safety and hygiene regulations and helps maintain smooth kitchen operations during busy service hours.

The Kitchen Assistant must be reliable, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. A successful Kitchen Assistant has strong teamwork skills, time management, and the ability to follow directions precisely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support food preparation tasks as a Kitchen Assistant

• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and utensils

• Assist with washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients

• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness

• Follow hygiene, food handling, and safety standards

• Support chefs and cooks during meal service

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Helper, or Prep Cook preferred

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures

• Physical ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Dependable, efficient, and willing to learn

• 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 is the core function of a Kitchen Assistant?

Ans. The core function of a Kitchen Assistant is to provide essential support to the culinary team, primarily in food preparation, cleaning, and kitchen organization. The Kitchen Assistant helps ensure that meals are prepared efficiently and hygienically.

Q. What qualifications or prior experience are preferred for the Kitchen Assistant position?

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

Q. What essential soft skills are crucial for success in this kitchen support role?

Ans. A successful Kitchen Assistant must be reliable, organized, and dependable. Essential skills include strong teamwork and communication skills, time management, and the ability to follow directions precisely.

Q. Is the Kitchen Assistant required to work under pressure?

Ans. Yes, the Kitchen Assistant must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. They help maintain smooth kitchen operations, especially during busy service hours.