KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: A Kitchen Assistant provides support in meal preparation, performing tasks such as sanitation, food pre-preparation, kitchen organization, and cleaning. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in meal preparation and kitchen organization 2. Focus on speed, quality, and food safety in processes 3. Direct involvement in daily operations, ensuring good practices #### **About the position:** The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting meal preparation by performing basic tasks such as sanitation, food pre\-preparation, kitchen organization, and utensil cleaning. They work directly in daily operations, ensuring speed and quality in kitchen processes. #### **Main responsibilities:** * Wash, peel, cut, and chop food items according to the chef's instructions; * Assist in preparing hot dishes, salads, desserts, and side dishes; * Properly sanitize fruits, vegetables, and greens; * Organize and maintain a clean kitchen environment, including countertops, utensils, and equipment; * Assist in monitoring food expiration dates and proper storage; * Support plating and general meal assembly; * Perform daily cleaning of utensils and work areas after production; * Follow food safety regulations and good food handling practices; * Serve customers with courtesy, respect, and friendliness; * Assemble product packaging; #### **Desirable qualifications (preferred):** * Completed elementary education * Preferred: Kitchen Assistant or Food Handling course * Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety * Familiarity with kitchen utensils and equipment * Ability to follow instructions and recipes * Organization and efficiency * Attention to detail * Willingness to work in a team * Commitment and punctuality * Good interpersonal communication #### **Benefits:** * Family Assistance Network * Telemedicine and Telepsychology * Dental Plan * Benefits Club * Pharmacy Discounts * Benefit Card * Recognition Programs * Life Insurance * Funeral Assistance * Pregnancy Monitoring * Nursing Room, Changing Room, and Rest Room * On-site Meals or Meal Voucher * Career Development Plan * Partner Website Discounts #### **Work schedule and hours:** * Rotating shift: 6 days on, 1 day off * 7 hours 20 minutes per day