Job Summary: The role of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing while ensuring the compliance with all company and department policies.
Job Responsibilities:
Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat
Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls
Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies
Organizing and correctly storing food supplies
Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions
Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area
Removing and disposing trash
Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents
Education and Experience:
Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs
Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred
Proven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not required
A food handlers license/certification (may acquire after employment)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred
Detail-oriented and thorough
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests
Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of food and health safety regulations
Ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently
Knowledge of basic kitchen operations
Ability to solve problems independently
Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
Ability to use key kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc.
Ability to be frequently standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
Must be able to lift 50lbs