Department: Back of House (Kitchen)
Reports To: Kitchen Supervisor / Kitchen Manager
Job Summary
The Kitchen Helper supports daily kitchen operations by assisting cooks, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth workflow. The role is essential in maintaining hygiene, speed of service, and kitchen organization.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Support
- Assist cooks and supervisors with basic food preparation
- Wash, cut, peel, and portion ingredients as instructed
- Refill ingredients and supplies at kitchen stations
- Support grill, fry, and prep stations during peak hours
Cleaning and Hygiene
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, workstations, and storage areas
- Wash utensils, equipment, and containers
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times
- Dispose of waste properly and keep garbage areas clean
Stock Handling
- Assist in receiving and storing raw materials
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) method
- Inform supervisor about low stock or damaged items
General Duties
- Follow instructions from Kitchen Supervisor
- Wear proper uniform and maintain personal hygiene
- Support smooth kitchen operations during busy periods
Skills & Requirements
- Basic knowledge of kitchen work preferred
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to work in a quick-paced environment
- Physically fit to stand for long hours
- Team player with a positive attitude
Experience & Education
- Prior kitchen experience preferred but not mandatory
- Training will be provided
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Timely support during service hours
- Discipline and attendance
- Ability to follow SOPs