Kitchen Assistant / Housekeeper at Woodgate Structure Limited

Job Description

• A kitchen assistant primarily focuses on maintaining a clean and organized kitchen by washing dishes, prepping ingredients, and assisting cooks with basic food preparation tasks, while a housekeeper is responsible for the overall cleanliness of a household, including cleaning rooms, bathrooms, floors, and laundry duties, often managing the upkeep of a home's general appearance.

Responsibilities 
Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant:

• Dishwashing: Washing, drying, and storing all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Food Preparation: Washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing vegetables, prepping meats, and measuring ingredients as directed by chefs.
• Inventory Management: Rotating stock, checking expiration dates, and restocking kitchen supplies.
• Cleaning Stations: Maintaining cleanliness of work surfaces, floors, appliances, and kitchen equipment.
• Waste Disposal: Properly disposing of food scraps and kitchen waste.
• Basic Cooking Tasks: Assisting with simple cooking tasks like boiling water, frying food, or preparing basic sauces.

Key Responsibilities of a Housekeeper:

• General Cleaning:Dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning windows, and wiping down surfaces.
• Bathroom Cleaning:Cleaning toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, and mirrors
• Laundry Management:Washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes and linens
• Room Maintenance:Making beds, tidying up clutter, and replenishing supplies in bedrooms
• Organization:Maintaining a clean and organized living space by decluttering and putting items away
• Special Cleaning Tasks:Deep cleaning projects like upholstery cleaning, carpet shampooing, or window treatments as needed

Overlap in Roles:
Hygiene Standards:

• Both roles require adherence to strict hygiene standards to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.

Teamwork:

• Both positions often collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth operations.