Kitchen Assistant

Job Description: Kitchen Assistant

1. Job Summary

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and organized Kitchen Assistant to support the hotel's kitchen team with food preparation, cleaning, ingredient handling, and general kitchen operations. The successful candidate will help maintain a clean and hygienic working environment, ensure ingredients are properly prepared and stored, and assist chefs in delivering meals efficiently.

2. Job Description

• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients.
• Wash, clean, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, and other food items as instructed.
• Assist with measuring ingredients and arranging food items for cooking.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen workstations, floors, storage areas, and preparation surfaces.
• Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored, and handled according to food safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, checking, and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Arrange kitchen ingredients and supplies for easy access during food preparation.
• Dispose of kitchen waste properly and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
• Assist with moving food supplies and organizing kitchen storage areas.
• Monitor basic kitchen supplies and report shortages to the chef or supervisor.
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen supervisors.
• Ensure kitchen tools and equipment are handled safely and kept in good condition.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods and special events.
• Comply with hotel hygiene policies, food safety procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.

3. Requirements/Skills

• Minimum of a secondary school certificate.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Steward, or in a similar role is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.
• Good physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to perform cleaning duties and handle kitchen equipment safely.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Honest, punctual, hardworking, and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Pay: ₦70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person