Kitchen Assistant

About: The Kitchen Assistant role is offered by a dynamic hospitality environment committed to providing excellent food services and maintaining pristine kitchen and dining areas. This position typically resides within restaurant operations, institutional dining facilities, or catering services where there is a need for strong support roles in food preparation and kitchen maintenance. The Kitchen Assistant is an entry-level or support role that plays a crucial part in the smooth functioning of culinary operations. This establishment prioritizes quality, safety, and hygiene, fostering a professional and efficient kitchen atmosphere. The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting the Chef and/or Cook with various aspects of meal preparation and kitchen operations. This includes the distribution of food, setting up dining areas, and ensuring the overall cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen spaces. In this role, the individual will be expected to assist with tasks such as moving products to and from storage, setting up buffet lines or dining tables with all the necessary items like plates, silverware, and napkins, and delivering food and beverages to service points. Additionally, the Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for tasks that involve cleaning duties such as loading and emptying dishwashers, hand washing dishes and utensils, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping kitchen and dining areas, and managing waste by emptying trash containers. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to specific procedures to ensure that kitchen appliances, equipment, and utensils are used according to standard operating procedures. The position is key to maintaining the flow of service during meal times and contributes directly to the dining experience of customers or guests. The Kitchen Assistant must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adhere strictly to policies set forth not only by the employer but also any governing boards or regulations specific to the institution, such as university or house corporation policies. The role offers an excellent opportunity to learn foundational kitchen operations and develop culinary skills under the supervision of experienced kitchen staff. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in hospitality or culinary services and who thrive in team-oriented environments that value cleanliness, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Prior experience in a restaurant preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and hygiene
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Willingness to comply with all workplace policies and rules