- Food Preparation Assistance:
- Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables, fruits, and other ingredients.
- Help in organizing and storing ingredients, ensuring that food items are easily accessible and properly labeled.
- Cleaning and Sanitization:
- Clean kitchen surfaces, equipment, and utensils, ensuring high standards of hygiene are maintained at all times.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchenware, ensuring they are returned to the kitchen in a clean, usable condition.
- Empty trash bins and dispose of waste in a hygienic manner, including recycling.
- Assisting with Stock Management:
- Help in receiving, unpacking, and organizing deliveries of food, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure food products are stored in accordance with safety regulations, including proper temperatures.
- Maintaining Kitchen Equipment:
- Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen appliances, such as ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers.
- Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
- Supporting Kitchen Staff:
- Work closely with chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff to ensure an efficient flow of tasks during service periods.
- Ensure all utensils, ingredients, and tools are ready and available for the chefs when needed.
- Adherence to Health and Safety Regulations:
- Follow all food safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure that all cleaning and storage tasks are completed in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- General Kitchen Organization:
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment to facilitate efficient food preparation.
- Assist in organizing the kitchen storage area, ensuring that food and equipment are stored safely and efficiently.
Key Requirements:
- Physical Stamina:
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to Detail:
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
- Basic Knowledge of Food Safety:
- Understanding of basic food safety principles and hygiene practices to prevent cross-contamination and ensure food quality.
- Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff in a busy environment, following instructions and offering support where needed.
- Good Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and supervisors, especially in fast-paced or noisy environments.
- Reliability and Punctuality:
- Dependability in arriving on time for shifts and being consistent in performing assigned tasks.
- Previous Experience (Preferred but Not Required):
- Prior experience in a kitchen environment is a plus but not mandatory, as training is often provided
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana