About this role
Job Purpose
- To assist in the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals by supporting senior chefs in maintaining high culinary standards, food safety and efficient kitchen operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling and portioning.
- Assist in food preparation and cooking under supervision.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Store food items appropriately.
- Assist with stock rotation using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Assist in receiving and storing food deliveries.
- Support senior chefs during meal service.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chef de Partie.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Food preparation accuracy.
- Timeliness of meal preparation.
- Compliance with food safety standards.
- Workstation cleanliness.
- Reduction in food wastage.
- Productivity.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Adherence to recipes and instructions.
Education, Skills and Experience
Must have:
- Certificate or Diploma in Food Production, Culinary Arts or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in the hospitality industry.