KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: Support food production and preparation, ensuring organization, quality, and continuity of kitchen services—with emphasis on bakery and pastry—to satisfy customers. Key Highlights: 1. Manage inventory and identify production needs 2. Contribute to the development of weekly menus 3. Create preparations using ingredient reuse and ensure hygiene MISSION: Support food production and preparation, ensuring organization, quality, and continuity of kitchen services—with emphasis on bakery and pastry—to contribute to customer satisfaction through fresh, well-presented, and excellently prepared products. * Manage product inventory: Monitor daily inventory of food items, ingredients, and utensils, ensuring all items are within their expiration dates, properly stored, and available in sufficient quantities to meet hotel demand. This includes recording incoming and outgoing items, flagging low stock levels, and assisting with purchase planning. * Identify need for new production: Track food consumption and assess requirements for new production based on daily demand, scheduled events, and hotel occupancy rate. Anticipate shortages of prepared items to avoid waste and ensure the buffet remains fully stocked and appealing. * Contribute to weekly menu development: Participate in developing weekly menus with the team, proposing varied and balanced combinations that meet diverse guest preferences. Consider nutritional, seasonal, and ingredient utilization factors to promote innovation and meal diversity. * Create preparations using ingredient reuse: Suggest and execute creative recipes utilizing leftovers and production surpluses, adhering to food safety standards. This practice supports departmental sustainability, reduces costs, and promotes full utilization of food items. * Maintain sector organization and cleanliness: Keep the workplace clean, organized, and sanitized according to health surveillance standards. Ensure proper placement of utensils, cleaning of surfaces and equipment, and support smooth kitchen operations while complying with food safety protocols.