Kitchen Assistant at Stella Maris High School

Job Description

• Assisting the Kitchen Head with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Kitchen Head's instructions.
• Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.
• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the kitchen head.

Skills/Requirements

• Educational Qualification: FSLC, SSCE, or NCE.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens.
• A food handler's license.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.