KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: The Kitchen Assistant provides essential support in meal preparation and organization, ensuring efficiency and quality in kitchen operations. Key Highlights: 1. Support in meal preparation and food hygiene 2. Organization and cleaning of the kitchen area and utensils 3. Assistance in plating and compliance with food safety standards #### **About the position:** The Kitchen Assistant supports meal preparation by performing basic tasks such as food hygiene, pre\-preparation, kitchen organization, and utensil cleaning. They work directly in daily operational routines, ensuring efficiency and quality in kitchen processes. #### **Main responsibilities:** * Wash, peel, cut, and chop food items as directed by the chef; * Assist in preparing hot dishes, salads, desserts, and side dishes; * Properly sanitize fruits, vegetables, and greens; * Organize and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area, 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 standards and good food handling practices; * Serve customers courteously, respectfully, and warmly; * Assemble product packaging; #### **Desirable qualifications (advantage):** * Completed elementary education * Kitchen Assistant or Food Handling course (desirable) * Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety * Familiarity with kitchen utensils and equipment * Ability to follow instructions and recipes * Organizational skills 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 * Incentive 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