Apprenticeship Program - Adult

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

FOOD SERVICE - KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE

Intercourse, Pa

Pay: $12-$17 per hour

Position Type: Part-time

Join our team and be part of something truly special!

 At Kitchen Kettle Village, our vision is all about Spreading Happiness, and our mission is to Create Exceptional Experiences and Lasting Memories. We live by our values every day: Create WOWs, Embrace Change, Have Fun, Think, Build Relationships, Work Safe Work Smart, and putting We Before Me in everything we do. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of a team that embraces these values, please apply. We want you on our team!

Available apprenticeship tracks:

•    Line Cook

•    Assistant Kitchen Manager

•    Kitchen Manager

•    Assistant Restaurant Manager

•    Restaurant Manager

WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING AT KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE?

•    Family-owned and operated since 1954

•    Non-traditional retail and food service hours - Closed evenings and Sundays    

•    Scheduling flexibility for work/life balance

•    20% discount at all Kitchen Kettle Foods and Burnley Enterprise shops

•    Employee fun days

•    Learning and development opportunities

•    Benefits package - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

•    Full FOH job description - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

•    Full BOH job description - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF A FOOD SERVICE APPRENTICE AT KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE?

The Food Service Apprenticeship Team Member is expected to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in food preparation, cooking, and service while working under the supervision of experienced chefs or food service professionals. This role is designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge and practical expertise needed to pursue a career in the food and hospitality industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                           

•    Understand the preliminary period before official acceptance into a specific apprenticeship track

•    Follow all requirements for the apprenticeship program

•    Understand and abide by the company’s cooking methods, kitchen rules, policies and procedures 

•    Have complete menu knowledge and be able to share with guests. 

•    Assure guest satisfaction by greeting all guests, visiting tables, responding to guest food and service issues 

•    Comply with all food safety standards 

•    Perform all position extra duties as dictated by guest volume demands

•    Interact with all team members in a positive productive manner

•    Maintain organization in all product storage areas

•    Willing to assist in other food service related areas

•    Perform all other duties as required or assigned.   

COMPETENCIES:

•    Embody our vision, mission, and values

•    Understand the time commitment of this program both on and off the job, once accepted into the program

•    Communication excellence

•    Teamwork orientation

•    Attention to detail

•    Confidentiality

•    Problem solving skills

•    Stress management/composure

•    Coachability

•    Ability to adapt to changing environment

•    Saturday work is required