Kitchen Assistant

Job Overview

This role involves assisting the kitchen team with meal preparation, sustaining a clean environment, proper management of food and equipment, and ensuring efficient daily kitchen operations with a focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.

Key Duties

• Support chefs and cooks by handling basic tasks such as washing, peeling, slicing, measuring, and portioning ingredients.
• Follow instructions from the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor to prepare ingredients and kitchen essentials.
• Keep the kitchen, including work surfaces, tools, utensils, equipment, and storage spaces, clean and hygienic.
• Wash and neatly store dishes, pots, pans, and all other kitchen items.
• Help receive, inspect, store, and arrange food supplies appropriately.
• Ensure all food products are correctly labeled, stored, and handled obeying food safety regulations.
• Track kitchen inventory and alert supervisors about shortages or damaged goods.
• Participate in stock rotation efforts and minimize food waste.
• Properly dispose of kitchen waste and maintain cleanliness in waste areas.
• Assist in kitchen setup before cooking begins and clean up once operations conclude.
• Adhere to all guidelines related to food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace safety.
• Handle kitchen equipment responsibly and promptly report any issues.
• Provide extra support during busy periods to maintain smooth and timely food preparation.
• Carry out any additional kitchen duties assigned by senior staff or management.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Maintaining cleanliness and organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Attention to detail
• Dependability and punctuality
• Ability to follow given instructions accurately
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn
• Capability to work well under pressure
• Good work ethic

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum educational qualification of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent.
• Prior experience in kitchens, restaurants, hotels, catering, or any food service sector is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to work well in team settings and follow directions.
• Physical fitness to handle a demanding and fast-paced workplace.
• Neat appearance, responsibility, punctuality, and focused attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and accept guidance from senior kitchen personnel.

Additional Information

The compensation is competitive and includes other benefits. Applications close on 30 September 2026, with interviews being held progressively until this date. Selected candidates will undergo further evaluation steps as part of the recruitment process.