Kitchen Staff

Responsibilities:

• Prepare continental meals, sandwiches, breakfast and other assigned menu items.
• Assist with daily food preparation and mise en place.
• Prepare ingredients such as vegetables, sauces, garnishes and other items required for service.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and preparation instructions given by the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Ensure food is prepared properly, neatly, and on time.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen during assigned shifts.
• Work closely with the other Kitchen Assistant and properly hand over outstanding tasks when changing shifts.
• Carry out regular kitchen inventory checks.
• Record available stock and identify ingredients or supplies that are running low.
• Inform the appropriate supervisor when kitchen items need to be replenished.
• Assist with receiving and checking kitchen supplies where required.
• Use a mobile phone for work-related communication, inventory updates, photographs, WhatsApp messages or other assigned kitchen records.
• Keep the kitchen, preparation areas, equipment and utensils clean and properly arranged.
• Store food and ingredients correctly.
• Monitor expiry dates, freshness and condition of food items.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures at all times.
• Minimise unnecessary food wastage.
• Carry out opening and closing duties according to the assigned shift.
• Report shortages, damaged equipment or any kitchen issues promptly.
• Carry out any other reasonable kitchen duties assigned by the Head Chef or Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering business or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to prepare basic continental meals and sandwiches.
• Good understanding of basic food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
• Must be diligent, hardworking and responsible.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to use a smartphone for basic work communication and record keeping.
• Ability to count and monitor kitchen stock.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Ability to work calmly during busy service periods.

Key Skills:

• Continental food preparation
• Sandwich preparation
• Basic food preparation
• Kitchen inventory management
• Stock counting
• Food hygiene and cleanliness
• Smartphone/WhatsApp use
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and diligence