Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
Location: Ojodu Berger

Salary: 70,000

Work Schedule: One day in, one day Out.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and organized Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team with food preparation, cleaning, ingredient handling, and general kitchen operations. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen while following food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients and kitchen equipment needed for daily operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, workstations, utensils, and equipment.
• Wash dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Properly store food items, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and arranging food supplies and ingredients.
• Monitor food items and report damaged, expired, or low-stock ingredients to the supervisor.
• Follow proper food handling, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with plating, packaging, and serving meals when required.
• Support proper waste disposal and maintain a clean waste area.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and report faults or damages promptly.
• Follow recipes, instructions, and portion-control guidelines as directed.
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods and maintain efficiency.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Head Chef.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Steward, Food Handler, or similar role is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, neat, and willing to learn.

Key Competencies

• Food hygiene and safety awareness
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Cleanliness and organization
• Reliability and discipline
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person