DOM - KITCHEN ASSISTANT

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Job Summary: A Kitchen Assistant will support food preparation and organization in the cafeteria, maintaining efficient workflow and ensuring dish quality. Key Highlights: 1. Essential for food organization and preparation 2. Teamwork with focus on food hygiene and safety 3. Opportunity for candidates aged 50+ and persons with disabilities (PCD) #### **About the position:** The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation and organization in the cafeteria. This role is essential to maintaining an efficient workflow and ensuring the quality of meals served to employees. #### **Main responsibilities:** Prepare and cut food items such as meats, vegetables, and greens according to instructions from the cook or head chef. Perform ingredient sanitation and cleaning to ensure they are suitable for meal preparation. Assist in plating, preparing side dishes, sauces, and other accompaniments. Carry out support tasks such as peeling, grating, chopping, or slicing food items. Organize and sanitize kitchen utensils and equipment. Clean and organize the work area, including washing dishes and utensils. Receive and inspect goods, verifying product quality and quantity upon delivery. Manage food inventory, maintaining updated records and reporting replenishment needs. Comply with food hygiene and safety regulations, following established procedures and standards. Collaborate with the kitchen team during meal preparation, responding to requests and working harmoniously. #### **Mandatory requirements:** Prior experience as a Kitchen Assistant or in similar roles. Basic knowledge of culinary techniques and food handling. Ability to follow instructions and comply with hygiene and safety regulations. Agility and manual dexterity for tasks such as food cutting and preparation. Capacity to work in a team, collaborating effectively with other kitchen staff. Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays. Good physical stamina to sustain the pace of kitchen operations. #### **Desirable requirements (preferred qualifications):** #### **Benefits:** * Attendance Bonus * Health Insurance Plan * Dental Insurance Plan * Education Benefit Program * On-site Meals * Life Insurance * Telemedicine * Active Life Program * Payroll Deductible Loan #### **Work schedule and hours:** * 2:00 PM to 10:20 PM * Rotating 6-days-on/1-day-off schedule Note: Candidates aged 50+ and persons with disabilities (PCD) are welcome.