Green Card Kitchen Assistant Jobs
Kitchen Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through U.S. employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition leading to lawful permanent residency. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category, requiring at least two years of relevant food service experience and a formal job offer.
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INTRODUCTION
Store 2723355Q: 1968 Meeting St, Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Shift Availability
Days and Evenings
Job Type
Full time
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:
This position assists the Restaurant Manager (RM) with daily operations of the restaurant and supervises the team in their absence. The Restaurant Assistant Manager (RAM) leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and partners with the management team to maintain the Company and Brand operational standards ensuring all guests leave satisfied.
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER EXPECTATIONS:
- Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner; coaches and corrects team
- Conducts second interviews for team members and shift leads
- Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties. Assigns shift duties to team members and follows up to ensure completion
- Directs team and ensures all food items are prepared and served in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations. Coaches team members to follow guidelines for food preparation and production management
- Cascades relevant information to team members and assists with new product training
- Responsible for placing campaign materials upon request
- Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
- Monitors and ensures accuracy of all cash, sales, and inventory control records for the duration of the shift. Completes end of shift and end of day paperwork and counts as required. Communicates any discrepancies to immediate supervisor
- In absence of the RM, the RAM completes daily, weekly and end of period paperwork, inventory counts, cash counts, truck orders, and other administrative duties as required
- Guarantees a safe environment for team members and guests by following all government laws and safety codes
- Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
- Partners with the RM and takes ownership to ensure all financial and operational metrics are met, resulting in a profitable restaurant
- Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER BENEFITS:
- Unlimited tip pooling
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Short-Term Disability
- Vacation paid time off
- Company holidays paid at time and a half
- Matching 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discount Program
- Discount Meal Benefit
- Wellness Plan
- Wait periods may apply
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Full time required; availability during all hours of operation and at least one hour pre-opening and post-closing required
- Valid state Driver’s License required
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivates, coaches, and leads team members
- Acts with integrity; keeps commitments
- Contagious positive attitude
- Focuses on achieving results while having fun!
- Ability to gain control during stressful situations
- Exhibits a sense of urgency
- Team player who can work well with others or independently
- Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
- Occasionally climb and descend ladders
- Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
- Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
- Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50+ lb. occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead
Circle K will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an employee with a disability unless the accommodation is unreasonable or would pose an undue hardship.
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER, RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions, and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Kitchen Assistant
Verify your EB-3 experience documentation
PERM requires your employer to certify you meet the minimum job requirements before filing. Gather pay stubs, employer letters, and tax records proving at least two years of kitchen or food service experience. Gaps or inconsistencies can delay DOL certification.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate for kitchen and food service employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have completed PERM filings before cuts your job search time significantly and reduces the risk of choosing an employer unfamiliar with the process.
Understand the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage DOL sets for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for kitchen assistants in your target city so you can verify any offer meets PERM requirements before accepting.
Ask employers about their PERM attorney timeline
PERM requires a mandatory recruitment period before DOL filing, often adding months to the process. Ask prospective employers whether they have an immigration attorney on retainer and whether they have completed PERM for similar roles, as first-time sponsors often underestimate the timeline.
Check your country's priority date backlog early
EB-3 has per-country limits, and nationals from high-demand countries like India or China can face multi-year waits after I-140 approval. Review the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand your priority date position before committing to a sponsorship path.
Review your O*NET profile to match job duties
PERM filings must accurately reflect the actual duties of the position. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Kitchen Assistants to ensure the job description your employer submits to DOL aligns with your day-to-day responsibilities, reducing the risk of a DOL audit.
Green Card Kitchen Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a kitchen assistant qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Kitchen assistants typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, not temporary status. For kitchen assistants, the EB-3 pathway involves PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to conduct recruitment and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs after I-140 approval.
What does the PERM process require from a kitchen assistant applicant?
You must meet the minimum requirements stated in your employer's PERM job description, typically two or more years of food service experience. DOL reviews whether qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected. Your employer's attorney will document your qualifications separately. Any experience claimed must be supported by verifiable records such as employer letters or pay stubs.
How do I find kitchen assistant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your search on operations that have successfully filed PERM before. Many food service employers sponsor green cards but don't advertise it prominently, so targeting companies with a documented sponsorship track record is more efficient than applying broadly.
Can I change employers after my green card process is started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Separately, an approved I-140 can allow your priority date to carry over if a new employer files a fresh I-140 for you.