Pay: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time, Apprenticeship
Partner: Poppin Plates
Shift and Schedule: Monday to Thursday, Morning shift (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM), 4 days a week
Full Job Description
Are you ready to turn your passion for food into a professional career? Poppin Plates is looking for driven, reliable candidates to join our official Culinary Arts Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
This is a focused, hands-on paid pathway designed for individuals who want to master professional kitchen operations, commercial culinary techniques, and inventory management. You will work in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced chefs to gain the technical skills and operational confidence required to enter high-demand culinary careers and union apprenticeship tracks.
What You Will Learn (Curriculum Focus)
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Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety: Master sanitation standards, proper tool handling, and professional station organization (mise en place).
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Foundational Cooking Techniques: Learn commercial preparation for stocks, foundational sauces, protein fabrication, and dry/moist heat execution.
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Kitchen Dynamics & Expediting: Experience verbal communication under pressure, working the line, and managing ticket timing.
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Menu Engineering & Cost Control: Understand food cost margins, inventory tracking, portion control, and waste reduction.
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High-Volume Catering Logistics: Plan, prep, and execute large-scale food production for community and corporate events.
Benefits & Perks
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Paid Weekly!
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Guaranteed steady hourly pay ($17.00/hour).
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Favorable morning schedule (Monday through Thursday), leaving your afternoons and weekends completely free.
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Direct kitchen mentorship and pipeline placement into industry careers and advanced apprenticeships.
Requirements
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Technology: Must own and operate a modern smartphone capable of running kitchen logistics, scheduling, and learning apps.
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Physical Capability: Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, handle kitchen tools, and work on your feet for the duration of the 4-hour shift.
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Transportation: Reliable transportation to commute daily to designated commercial kitchen hubs and training facilities.
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Background Screening: Pass a standard safety and background check for food service placement.
Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate
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Dependable & Punctual: You respect the clock, arriving ready to step onto the line at 9:00 AM sharp.
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Strong Professional Drive: You are highly motivated to learn kitchen systems, discipline, and the business of food service.
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Resilient & Adaptable: You stay focused under pressure and thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment.
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Safety Conscious: Fully dedicated to maintaining clean stations, strict food safety protocols, and proper personal hygiene standards.
Join us as we collaborate to shape an exceptionally promising future for our local culinary scene and the next generation of food service leaders!