Kitchen Assistant
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Job Overview  

We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated candidate to work as a Kitchen Assistant for our Hospitality company.  

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the chef and cook in the kitchen. You will also be responsible for maintaining stock levels and ordering food supplies as and when needed. Also, you should be able to keep the kitchen floor and walls clean and tidy all the time.  

To be successful as a Kitchen Assistant, you should possess extraordinary knowledge of kitchen safety procedures and hygiene standards. Prior work experience as a Kitchen Assistant or a similar role will be an added benefit for the candidate.  

You should have excellent communication skills and the ability to lift heavy objects. You should also have good manual dexterity and outstanding time management skills.  

If you are ready to take up these specific duties and responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.  

Responsibilities  

• Helping the Chef in preparing the meals.  

• Washing, cutting, and chopping the fruits, vegetables, and meat.  

• Preparing and washing the kitchen utensils.  

• Utilizing all the necessary kitchen equipment and machinery.  

• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floor at regular intervals.  

• Assisting with unloading the food items.  

• Storing and organizing the food supplies.  

• Keeping the kitchen grills clean and tidy.  

• Cleaning crockery and cutlery as and when required.  

• Coordinating with the kitchen staff.  

• Checking the kitchen inventory levels and restocking them.  

• Ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly.  

• Recording any food wastages in the kitchen.  

• Maintaining the kitchen equipment.  

• Complying with the health and safety standards.  

Requirements  

• High school diploma or GED.  

• Working experience as a Kitchen Assistant, or a similar role in the Hospitality industry.  

• A professional license as a Food Handler will be an added advantage.  

• Sound experience and knowledge of kitchen safety procedures.  

• Ability to communicate with the team members efficiently.  

• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.  

• Ability to work under minimal or no supervision.  

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.  

• Ability to pay attention to details.  

• Outstanding time management and interpersonal skills.  

• Willingness to work during weekends, holidays, and nightshifts.