Job Description
We are seeking kitchen assistants who will aid in the overall function of the culinary workspace. The majority of their duties are supplementary to other roles within the work area. The kitchen Assistants will work with the chef in ensuring that all functions within the kitchen work effectively.
Job Responsibilities
- Preparing food quickly, following the standard quality, and measurement
- Properly dispose of waste in appropriate receptacles
- Work alongside other team members to ensure streamlined service and a commitment to work together to achieve company goals
- Come up with new initiatives to cut cost in areas where you feel the company is spending too much
- Resolve problems with wait staff, customer orders, or other food-related issues in the kitchen in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain utensils such as knives in safe and appropriate working condition as well as ensure that all utensils are clean before each use
- Maintaining cleanliness in every workstation
- Organizing, cleaning and storing utensils in their proper place
- Preparing small dishes such as appetizers or arranging plate decorations
- Assisting Chefs with meal preparation and other duties as requested
- Transferring appropriate ingredients from storage to workstations
- Maintaining accuracy of assigned tasks or customer orders
Job Requirements
- At least 1+ years of experience as a kitchen staff
- Minimum of SSCE qualification or Vocation / Training in cooking
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while standing for long periods of time
- Ability to use food preparation equipment, including knives and other sharp objects
- Ability to Lift and carry heavy objects