Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen assistants are responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff and the general duties of a chef. it involves managing food preparation and maintaining an efficient and clean kitchen environment. Working under the supervision of a chef, the kitchen assistant makes sure that everything is done in a timely manner and in a professional manner.

The kitchen assistant job description consists of the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities:

Keeps the kitchen clean

Prepares foods by washing, peeling, rinsing or slicing them to ensure safety and hygiene in the kitchen

Washes dishes using a dish machine and hand-washing procedure following proper sanitation procedures

Cleans pans, utensils, appliances and equipment with detergents, brushes or soaps under the direction of an experienced cook

Reads recipes to prepare food in compliance with standards of quality and quantity in restaurant menus and also prepares special orders under supervision

Direct workers who prepare food such as chefs’ assistants and dishwashers

Records food or product inventory, cost of materials and supplies, and preparation costs on a regular basis

Sells beverages such as coffee, juice or soda in restaurant or cafeteria establishments

Keeps supplies of food and beverage items stocked according to sales records or inventory reports

Prepares special foods under the direction of a cook such as frying eggs, making omelets and preparing sandwiches

Stores food products that must be cooled or kept cold at temperatures between 32F (0C) and 40F (4C).

Scales ingredients for cooking, such as flour, sugar, dried beans and vegetables under the direction of a cook.

Requirements;

High School Diploma or its equivalent educational qualification

Knowledge of kitchen equipment and how to operate it

Ability to talk louder than a whisper in order to be heard over the noise of working in the kitchen

Knowledge of basics of food and beverage preparation

Basic math skills

Ability to memorize recipes in the kitchen

Must be able to measure, cut, combine, and mix ingredients while following instructions given by the chef

Have good vocabulary and grammar skills

Be familiar with the use of computers