Description
Job Summary:
A Kitchen Assistant supports chefs and cooks in daily kitchen operations, maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient environment.
Key Highlights:
1. Essential support in daily kitchen operations
2. Maintenance of kitchen cleanliness, organization, and efficiency
3. Assistance in food preparation and basic kitchen tasks
A **Kitchen Assistant** (also called Kitchen Hand or Food Prep Assistant) supports chefs and cooks in the daily operations of a restaurant, café, hotel, or catering kitchen. This role is essential in keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently.
Main Responsibilities
* **Food Preparation Support**
* Washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables
* Preparing simple ingredients (salads, sauces, garnishes)
* Assisting chefs with basic cooking tasks
* **Cleaning & Sanitation**
* Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans
* Cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment
* Taking out trash and maintaining hygiene standards
* Following food safety regulations
* **Stock & Organization**
* Storing ingredients properly
* Checking deliveries and unpacking supplies
* Rotating stock (FIFO – First In, First Out)
* Keeping storage areas neat and organized
* **General Support**
* Assisting during busy service periods
* Helping set up and close down the kitchen
* Supporting teamwork within the kitchen staff
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation: R$40.000,00 - R$55.000,00 per year
Expected Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits:
* Medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Meal allowance
Work Location: On-site