Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen PorterBlu Atlantic

Responsibilities

• To ensure the kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy
• Supporting the chefs during service, cleaning and returning essential cooking equipment
• Working with theteam to ensure a quick and clean turnaround of washing up
• Taking responsibility for emptying bins and recycling, including looking after the main bin area
• Cleaning down after service and ensuring all surfaces and floors are spotless
• Making sure outside areas are clean, tidy and swept, free of cigarettes and rubbish and perfect for guests
• Assisting chefs with basic prep as neededAssist in food preparation and cooking under the direction of the kitchen staff
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in food quality
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, including washing dishes, utensils, and equipment
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies and ingredients
• Help with meal preparation and plating
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations
• Cleaning all dishes, work stations, cooking equipment, and food storage areas in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Washing, chopping, shredding, and grating ingredients for subsequent use by the chef.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, as required.
• Assisting with the unloading of deliveries.
• Storing ingredients according to prescribed food safety regulations.
• Assisting with the monitoring of inventory.
• Reporting all damaged or faulty equipment to the kitchen manager.
• Packaging customers' leftover food upon request.
• Cleaning trash cans and disposing on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an OND qualification with 3-5 years experience.
• Previous experience working in a restaurant or kitchen environment is preferred
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and food preparation methods
• Familiarity with culinary terminology and equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of food safety practices and procedures

Benefit

• This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience