Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Porter

15 November 2024512 views

Expires in 29 days

The role of a kitchen assistant is crucial in supporting the kitchen staff and ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. Kitchen assistants work under chefs, cooks, or kitchen supervisors, and their responsibilities often include a range of tasks that contribute to cleanliness, food preparation, and organization. Here’s a breakdown of their typical roles and responsibilities:
  1. Food Preparation Support

    • Basic Prep Work: Washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients as directed by the chef.
    • Assisting with Recipes: Helping to measure and weigh ingredients, portioning food items, and preparing simple dishes as per instruction.
    • Preparing Garnishes and Sides: Preparing sauces, garnishes, or simple side dishes for service.
  2. Maintaining Kitchen Cleanliness

    • Dishwashing and Equipment Cleaning: Washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils using industrial dishwashers or by hand, as well as cleaning cooking equipment.
    • Sanitizing Surfaces: Keeping countertops, prep stations, and other kitchen surfaces clean and sanitized in compliance with health and safety regulations.
    • Cleaning Floors: Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining kitchen floors to ensure a clean and safe environment.
  3. Stock and Inventory Management

    • Storing Ingredients: Properly storing food and ingredients according to food safety guidelines, including correct labeling and rotation to prevent spoilage.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Salary
    from £11.5 hourly
  • Benefits
    Basic Pay + Service Charge
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon21 High Street Wimbledon, SW19 5DX, London

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Kitchen AssistantLondon

Cafe • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since November, 2024

Specialty coffee and table service dining

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