Kitchen Helper

Job Title: Kitchen Helper

Report to: BOH Supervisor

Job Purpose or Summary Statement

The Kitchen Helper performs various cleaning, maintenance, preparation, and stocking duties in the kitchen. This role supports the restaurant staff to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant by stepping in and completing duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries all dishes, utensils, and cooking instruments as prescribed by the company’s cleanliness standards
• Neatly stores all utensils, cooking instruments, and dishes in their respective places
• Assists in preparing meal ingredients and packing take-out orders as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen area as required including the removal of garbage
• Supports other restaurant staff by assisting with other tasks as needed
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

Skills

Education

• High school diploma preferred

Skills

• Communication skills: to communicate with restaurant employees, management, and customers
• Customer service skills: use a positive attitude to assist and service customers
• Time management and organizational skills: to self-direct performance and fulfill assigned duties
• Team player: to create a seamless workflow especially during peak hours
• Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations and multitask
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal

Experience

• Prior experience in a kitchen setting

Working Conditions

• Rotating shifts scheduled around and during the restaurant’s hours of operations including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Working under conditions of high temperatures
• Fast-paced environment

Efforts

Physical Efforts

• Must be able to stand, move, reach, and handle materials for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Mental Efforts

• Numerical accuracy while measuring ingredients and updating inventory
• Reading recipes and ensuring they are accurately followed
• Ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures while supervising kitchen staff