KITCHEN ASSISTANT – Pinnacle Business Services

DESCRIPTION
To be successful as a kitchen assistant, you should exercise exceptional time management and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Assistant should be able to comply with all food health and safety regulations.

REQUIREMENTS
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Assisting the Cook 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 Cook’s instructions.
Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.