Kitchen Assistant

7 days ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom JennyCliff Cafe Full time

Kitchen Assistant duties and responsibilities
Kitchen Assistants perform a range of duties around the kitchen, including:

  • Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients
  • Using equipment such as mixers, special knives and cutters
  • Reviewing kitchen inventory and determining what items are needed
  • Unloading fresh supplies and organising the stockroom
  • Checking sellby dates and rotating food stock
  • Cleaning kitchen appliances, ovens, dishes and pans
  • Observing cooking times and correct temperatures

What does a Kitchen Assistant do?
Kitchen Assistants make sure that Cooks have everything they need before the meal preparation starts.

They shop for food items, bring ingredients into the kitchen, peel and chop vegetables and fruit, cut steak, gut fish and pluck feathers from poultry.

When the kitchen surface and workstations get dirty, it is the Kitchen Assistant who cleans them.

Sometimes the Kitchen Assistant prepares snacks, toast, soups, desserts and beverages under the supervision of a Cook. The Kitchen Assistant also maintains kitchen equipment and appliances and reports any that need repairs. They also ensure that Chefs and Cooks have a safe cooking environment.

Kitchen Assistant skills and qualifications
Kitchen Assistant needs a variety of skills and qualifications to perform their duties effectively.

These skills and qualifications include:

  • Excellent food preparation and cooking techniques
  • Ability to use and maintain various stovetops and meat slicers
  • Ability to decorate and garnish food
  • Ability to wash, peel and cut vegetables
  • Ability to prepare a wide range of kitchen ingredients
  • Basic knowledge of table service
  • Basic knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards
  • Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Kitchen Assistant education and training requirements
Basic numerical knowledge and writing skills are essential.

At least 1 year of kitchen experience.

Must either be able to drive or live locally.


Desired but not required have a Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry, Level 1 Certificate in General Cookery or Level 2 Award in Food Safety.

Training will be offered on the job.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 32 per week

Salary:
£8.00-£9.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Plymouth, PL9 9SW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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