Chef Assistant

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today were changing that fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest smartest way to build new clean power delivering megawatts of generation in months not years and powering Americas energy and future right where its needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants were reshaping how and how fast energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World and winner of the U.S. Department of Energys Grand Prize for Clean Energy Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park New Jersey Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago Baltimore and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast solve hard problems and take our work seriously but never ourselves. We value clear thinking accountability and execution. At the same time were collaborative by default and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart grounded people who show up for each other whether thats troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If youre looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. wed love to meet you.

About The Role

The Chef Assistant provides day-to-day support with food preparation cleaning and general kitchen operations. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable punctual hands-on and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

The Chef Assistant will help maintain a clean and organized kitchen prepare ingredients and assist with basic culinary tasks as needed. Prior culinary experience is helpful but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash clean and maintain kitchen equipment utensils dishes and work areas.

• Assist with basic food preparation including washing cutting chopping and preparing ingredients.

• Support the Chef with meal preparation and other basic culinary tasks as directed.

• Keep kitchen and food preparation areas clean organized and sanitary.

• Properly store ingredients supplies and kitchen equipment.

• Assist with general kitchen setup and cleanup before and after meal preparation.

• Monitor basic kitchen supplies and communicate when items need to be restocked.

• Follow established food handling cleanliness and kitchen safety practices.

• Complete assigned responsibilities independently and in a timely manner.

• Provide additional general kitchen support as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to learn and assist with a variety of kitchen responsibilities.

• Comfortable performing cleaning washing food preparation and other hands-on tasks.

• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain established kitchen standards.

• Previous kitchen food preparation or culinary experience is preferred but not required.

• Additional culinary skills are a plus.

• No specific certifications are required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.

• Ability to bend reach and perform repetitive food preparation and cleaning tasks.

• Ability to safely lift and carry kitchen supplies ingredients and equipment as needed.

$22 - $25 an hour

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

Training / Professional development opportunities

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches events and stocked kitchens

Modern collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park New York City Boston Chicago and Baltimore

Medical dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact us at emailprotected.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Junior IC