KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Description

Job Summary: A Kitchen Assistant provides support in meal preparation, performing basic tasks such as sanitation, pre-preparation, and kitchen organization to ensure efficiency and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in meal preparation and organization. 2. Direct involvement in the kitchen's daily operational routine. 3. Focus on speed, quality, and food hygiene. #### **About the position:** The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting meal preparation by performing basic tasks including sanitation, food pre\-preparation, kitchen organization, and utensil cleaning. They work directly within the daily operational routine, ensuring efficiency 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 food 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; #### **Desired qualifications (preferred):** * Completed elementary education; * Preferred: Kitchen Assistant or Food Handling training; * 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; * 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