Service and Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Okyeman Locals is hiring a full-time Service and Kitchen Assistant in Accra within the hospitality and food services sector. The role combines kitchen support with front-of-house service, welcoming customers, taking orders and helping the kitchen prepare food.

Key responsibilities

• Kitchen: wash, peel, cut and prepare ingredients; support the chef with cooking and food preparation
• Learn new recipes and practice dishes under supervision, following recipe instructions and food safety standards
• Test new dishes, help improve cooking techniques and monitor kitchen supplies
• Wash dishes and utensils, store ingredients properly and keep the kitchen clean and hygienic
• Customer service: welcome guests, seat them and present menus
• Take accurate orders, communicate them to the kitchen and serve food and drinks promptly
• Check on customers, keep tables tidy, answer questions and complaints politely, and help with billing and payment
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service

Required profile

• Minimum SHS qualification preferred
• Previous kitchen or customer service experience is an advantage but not required
• Interest in cooking and willingness to learn new recipes
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions, work well in a team and manage time and organisation
• Friendly, punctual, hardworking and honest
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends