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