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.

Receive, organize, and properly store food and supply deliveries.

Follow food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures.

Interact with employees in a friendly, professional, and helpful manner.

Respond to day-to-day kitchen needs and assist with additional tasks to support the chef and overall dining experience.

Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve kitchen organization, stocking, and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with employees throughout the day.

Reliable, punctual, and able to manage daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, organized spaces.

Willingness to perform a variety of tasks, including stocking, food preparation, dishwashing, and inventory support.

Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with the chef and other team members.

Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation and service environment.

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, and move food supplies and kitchen items as needed.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as daily needs change.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, catering, food service, or hospitality role.

Familiarity with basic food preparation, cooking, and kitchen sanitation practices.

Experience with inventory tracking, stocking, supply organization, or ordering.

Strong customer service skills and a genuine interest in creating a positive experience for employees.