Kitchen Assistant

**Purpose**:
The Kitchen Assistant supports the Head Cook by performing routine kitchen tasks, including food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards. The role ensures that the kitchen operates efficiently by assisting with ingredient preparation, maintaining inventory levels, and upholding food safety regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Food Preparation:_
- Assist with basic food prep tasks like slicing, toasting bread, assembling simple dishes, and other preparatory work as directed by the Head Cook.
- Ensure ingredients are prepped according to the kitchen’s schedule and meal plan.
- Cleaning & Hygiene:_
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils by washing dishes, sanitizing workstations, and ensuring that the kitchen meets all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Dispose of waste and recyclables according to kitchen protocols.
- Inventory Management:_
- Assist with monitoring kitchen inventory, including ingredients and supplies.
- Restock kitchen supplies as needed and alert the Head Cook or Restaurant Manager when inventory is low.
- Ensure that food items are properly stored and labelled according to health guidelines.
- Support Kitchen Operations:_
- Assist in the plating and presentation of meals during busy service periods.
- Help with deliveries by organizing and unpacking orders, ensuring that everything is in line with the kitchen's standards and needs.
- Follow kitchen policies and procedures to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Health & Safety:_
- Adhere to health and safety standards, including proper food handling techniques, cleaning protocols, and personal hygiene.

**Job Specification**:

- Skills:_
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of basic food prep and safety procedures (training will be provided).
- Good communication skills to work efficiently with the kitchen team.
- Experience and Qualification:_
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum **1 year** of previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required. Willingness to learn and follow instructions is essential.
- Personal Attributes:_
- Attention to detail, adaptability, excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Other:_
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events or store openings.
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation for attending off-site events.
- Company Culture/Organisational Fit:_
- Quality
- Innovation
- Diverse team members
- Integrity
- Participate and contribute to a culture of Continuous Improvement

Additional Information:
Competitive industry related salary

Subject**:Kitchen Assistant**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- What is your notice period?
- What is your salary exception?

**Experience**:

- waitressing: 1 year (preferred)