Production Kitchen Assistant - Kettle Production

Overview Production Kitchen Assistant – Kettle Production/Soup Production Do you have a passion for cooking and baking? Join Willow Valley Communities as a Production Assistant – Kettle Production and play an important role in preparing high-quality food for our Residents! The primary responsibility of this position is preparing the delicious soups our Residents know and love. Success in this role requires following recipes with precision and consistency to ensure every batch meets our high standards for quality and flavor. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with cooking, food preparation, or kitchen experience who take pride in creating great-tasting meals and contributing to a positive dining experience for our Residents. 🧡Why You'll Love Working at Willow Valley Communities!🧡 💰 Weekly Pay – Get paid every Friday! ⚖️ Work-Life Balance – No weekends or late nights! ❤️ Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage 🎂 Paid Time Off plus a birthday celebration day 📚 Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships to support your growth 🏖️ Resort-Style Amenities including a fitness center, spa, cafés, and pools 🏅 Recognition & Appreciation Programs celebrating your contributions 🤝 Supportive Team Culture where you can learn, grow, and thrive Wage Starting at $18.00/hour , with additional pay based on experience 🍽️What You'll Do As a Production Assistant, you'll help ensure food and baked goods are prepared safely, efficiently, and according to Willow Valley Communities quality standards. Responsibilities include: Making Soups, Stocks, and Gravy Following proper temperatures, pumping speeds, and agitator speeds while operating the 100-gallon kettle Cleaning the kettle between batches using water spray and other approved cleaning methods Preparing food items according to standardized recipes Prepping desserts, baking items, salads, vegetables, and accurately measuring ingredients Assisting with last-minute production sheet changes Organizing daily tasks to ensure all preparation and cleaning duties are completed on time Assisting with rotating casing racks Helping complete preparation for the following day Dating, rotating, and properly storing leftover foods Maintaining proper sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen and related areas Cleaning and sanitizing equipment Recording temperatures of walk-in refrigerators and freezers Following Willow Valley Communities HACCP plan and Food Safety policies and procedures Assisting with finishing baked goods Assisting making soups Assisting with vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking Performing other duties as assigned 🌟What We're Looking For High school diploma or GED ; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience A professional, neat, and clean appearance A positive attitude, engaging personality, enthusiasm, and energy! Hours Full-Time | 40 hours per week 📅Schedule Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location The North at Willow Valley Communities 600 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602 If you enjoy baking, making soups, and working in a team-focused environment, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills to Willow Valley Communities while enjoying outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and a rewarding workplace culture. 🧁✨