Kitchen Assistant

About the role

The kitchen assistant supports the kitchen team by keeping the workspace clean and organised, helping with deliveries and assisting with inventory control. The role also involves occasional help with cooking and food presentation as instructed by the line manager or supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain personal hygiene and present yourself neatly
• Keep counters, sinks, stoves and walls clean and sanitized
• Sweep and mop floors at the start, during and end of shifts, and clean up spills
• Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery quickly so they stay in rotation
• Help arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries and keep storage areas tidy
• Take out the garbage regularly
• Complete preps, opening and closing procedures and other related tasks
• Work as part of a team and follow instructions courteously
• Stand for long hours, sometimes outside scheduled shifts, and work unsupervised in a busy environment

Required profile

• A high school certificate or equivalent is desirable but not required
• Excellent teamwork and patience; calm under pressure
• Willingness to follow health and safety rules
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outside normal shifts

Required skills

• Excellent time management and punctuality
• Fast learning and interest in kitchen work
• Sound communication skills
• Attention to detail