Kitchen Assistant at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• To support the kitchen team in the preparation of meals, maintenance of kitchen cleanliness, proper handling of food and equipment, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, and portioning ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients and kitchen items as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, work surfaces, utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
• Wash and properly store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and organizing food supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored, and handled in accordance with food safety standards.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report low-stock or damaged items to the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining proper stock rotation and minimizing food wastage.
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
• Assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning up after operations.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace safety procedures.
• Handle kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults or damaged equipment promptly.
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-service environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be neat, responsible, punctual, and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.

Core Competencies:

• Food hygiene and safety awareness
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Cleanliness and organization
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good work ethic.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.