Cook Assistant

About Valar Atomics
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Team
As part of the General Operations team, this role helps support the day-to-day needs of Valar Atomics and the employees who drive its success. The team works across the company to maintain a well-organized, efficient, and welcoming workplace, ensuring employees have the resources and support they need to do their best work.
The Role
As a Cook Assistant, you will support the chef with daily food preparation, kitchen organization, inventory management, and general kitchen operations. You will be responsible for keeping snacks, treats, beverages, and refrigerator items stocked and presentable while helping ensure the kitchen runs smoothly throughout the day. This role requires someone who is dependable, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with employees daily. The ideal candidate enjoys helping others, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment, and is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
Key Responsibilities
Stock and replenish snacks, treats, beverages, and refrigerator items throughout the day.
Maintain clean, organized, and presentable kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
Assist the chef with daily meal preparation, cooking, and food service as needed.
Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment, ensuring proper sanitation.
Help monitor inventory levels for food, beverages, snacks, and kitchen supplies.
Assist with inventory checks, tracking usage, and identifying items that need to be replenished.
Support ordering and restocking by communicating supply needs to the chef and assisting with placing orders as assigned.

Skills
Inventory Management