Dinner Delights, LLC Kitchen Assistant Des Moines, IA · Part time Company website

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Since 2017, Dinner Delights has brought people together through delicious, thoughtfully prepared meals for every occasion—from everyday meal prep to special celebrations. Our award-winning chef's mission is to create lasting memories and meaningful traditions around food, while reducing the stress of mealtime through convenient prepared meals and engaging culinary classes. At Dinner Delights, our values reflect our deep belief in the power of food to bring people together and enrich everyday life: Connection Through Food We believe meals are more than just nourishment—they’re a way to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories with those we love. Thoughtful Preparation From everyday meals to special occasions, we craft each dish with care, quality ingredients, and attention to detail. Ease & Enjoyment Mealtime should be a source of comfort, not stress. We’re committed to making food more accessible and enjoyable through convenient prepared meals and engaging culinary experiences. Tradition & Celebration We honor the role food plays in building traditions and celebrating life’s milestones, helping our customers create moments that matter. Inspiring Confidence in the Kitchen Through our culinary classes, we empower individuals and families to discover the joy of cooking, learn new skills, and feel confident around food.

We are seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will assist with food preparation, cooking, packaging, cleaning, and customer service while helping ensure food quality and safety standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation and cooking according to established recipes and standards.

• Scale recipes accurately to accommodate varying production volumes.

• Package and label food products for retail, delivery, or catering orders.

• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including equipment, workstations, and storage areas.

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.

• Support catering operations, including order preparation, setup, service, and breakdown as needed.

• Provide friendly and professional customer service when interacting with customers.

• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience cooking for large groups is required.

• Ability to multitask and work efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow recipes and accurately scale ingredients and production quantities.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and catering events as needed.

• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Other Notes:

Part-time, seasonal with potential for permanent hiring

Shifts are flexible - normally needed between 8am-6pm Mon-Friday with some weekends.

**October - we will have shifts starting as early as 3:30am for a special project**