We want to employ a diligent kitchen assistant to manage the kitchen, stock it, clean it, and assist in the preparation of meal components. Among the duties of the kitchen helper are getting materials from the refrigerator, freezer, and stockroom, measuring them according to the cook’s directions, and clearing leftovers from guests’ plates, bowls, and glasses. You should also be able to make sure every work area is suitably cleaned.
Success as a kitchen helper depends on your clear understanding of appropriate food handling techniques and your ability to clear out expired or damaged items from the stockroom, freezer, and refrigerator. In the end, a great kitchen helper should be able to observe all food health and safety rules and show remarkable organizational ability to guarantee the prompt fulfilment of kitchen responsibilities.
Kitchen Helper Responsibilities:
- Preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients.
- Assisting kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks.
- Properly washing and drying all dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards.
- Neatly putting away all utensils, cooking instruments, dishes, and cutting boards in their respective places.
- Packing take-out orders as needed.
- Removing garbage, replacing garbage bags, and washing garbage cans.
- Mopping and sweeping the kitchen areas as required.
- Storing ingredients and food items according to food safety standards.
Kitchen Helper Responsibilities:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience helping in kitchen settings.
- A food handler’s license.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- The ability to safely use kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.