Position Summary The Kitchen Assistant supports the Dolce Bakery team by performing a variety of essential prep, cleaning, and organizational tasks that keep the kitchen running smoothly.
This hands-on role works across all areas of the kitchen, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and consistency while maintaining a positive and team-oriented attitude.
Essential Responsibilities Assist with production tasks such as scooping, rolling, portioning, and turning out cakes Mix icing and custom colors, prep cookie kits, and portion doughs and fillings Support inventory and kitchen organization by refilling ingredient bins, rotating stock, disposing of expired items, and restocking supplies Tubbing, juicing, and pureeing as needed for production support Assist with daily kitchen cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, and sanitizing workstations Put away clean dishes and maintain organization in dish areas Help with bakery closing duties and follow daily cleaning checklists Take out trash and recycling Perform deep cleaning of equipment and workspace as scheduled Run errands and assist with deliveries as needed Maintain a positive, flexible approach and jump in where help is needed Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to follow directions accurately and uphold kitchen safety protocols Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying tasks that need to be done Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude Commitment to cleanliness, quality, and Dolce Bakery’s standards of excellence Education & Experience Previous restaurant or bakery experience preferred but not required Willingness to learn and grow in a kitchen environment Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Frequent bending, reaching, and hand use required Must be able to immerse hands in water for cleaning tasks Comfortable working in a warm, humid kitchen environment Powered by JazzHR
Kitchen Assistant • Prairie Village, KS, US