Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen assistants are responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff and the general duties of a chef. it involves managing food preparation and maintaining an efficient and clean kitchen environment. Working under the supervision of a chef, the kitchen assistant makes sure that everything is done in a timely manner and in a professional manner.

The kitchen assistant job description consists of the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities:

Keeps the kitchen clean
Prepares foods by washing, peeling, rinsing or slicing them to ensure safety and hygiene in the kitchen
Washes dishes using a dish machine and hand-washing procedure following proper sanitation procedures
Cleans pans, utensils, appliances and equipment with detergents, brushes or soaps under the direction of an experienced cook
Reads recipes to prepare food in compliance with standards of quality and quantity in restaurant menus and also prepares special orders under supervision
Direct workers who prepare food such as chefs’ assistants and dishwashers
Records food or product inventory, cost of materials and supplies, and preparation costs on a regular basis
Sells beverages such as coffee, juice or soda in restaurant or cafeteria establishments
Keeps supplies of food and beverage items stocked according to sales records or inventory reports
Prepares special foods under the direction of a cook such as frying eggs, making omelets and preparing sandwiches
Stores food products that must be cooled or kept cold at temperatures between 32F (0C) and 40F (4C).
Scales ingredients for cooking, such as flour, sugar, dried beans and vegetables under the direction of a cook.

Requirements;
High School Diploma or its equivalent educational qualification
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and how to operate it
Ability to talk louder than a whisper in order to be heard over the noise of working in the kitchen
Knowledge of basics of food and beverage preparation
Basic math skills
Ability to memorize recipes in the kitchen
Must be able to measure, cut, combine, and mix ingredients while following instructions given by the chef
Have good vocabulary and grammar skills
Be familiar with the use of computers