kitchen assistant

Description

Position Summary: Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, safe food handling, hygiene, and compliance with standards in a professional kitchen. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in food handling and application of hygiene standards. 2. Learning in professional cooking processes and recipe standardization. 3. Collaborative teamwork and compliance with food safety requirements. A **Kitchen Assistant** is required with experience supporting food preparation, safe food handling, and maintaining order and hygiene in the kitchen. The establishment emphasizes quality, hygiene, and efficiency in food service. This position contributes to ensuring proper preparation, pre\-processing, and presentation of dishes according to recipes and standards. It is critical for compliance with hygiene and food safety regulations, as well as for inventory control and proper rotation of supplies (FIFO). Learning opportunities are offered in professional cooking processes, recipe standardization, good manufacturing practices, and collaborative work with the kitchen team. **Responsibilities:** * Support dish preparation, pre\-processing, and presentation according to the establishment's recipes and standards. * Ensure compliance with **hygiene standards** and **food safety requirements** across all kitchen areas. * Perform **food handling** safely and efficiently, ensuring ingredient quality. * Maintain order and cleanliness in the production area, equipment, and kitchen utensils. * Assist in receiving, storing, and inventory control using the **FIFO** system. * Support mise en place and ingredient preparation for various dishes. * Assist the kitchen team with assigned tasks to ensure smooth operational flow. * Participate in general kitchen cleaning upon completion of operations. **Requirements:** * Verifiable experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Helper, or Kitchen Assistant. * Knowledge and application of **hygiene standards** and **food safety requirements** in industrial kitchen environments. * Experience in **food handling** and ingredient preparation according to established recipes. * Proficiency in implementing the **FIFO (First In, First Out)** system for inventory control and supply rotation. * Familiarity with industrial kitchen utensils and equipment. * High school diploma or technical degree in gastronomy/cooking (preferred). * Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team. * Availability to work rotating shifts if required. **Education Level:** * Completed high school education **Industry Sectors:** * Gastronomy, beverages/food, and restaurants * Hospitality and tourism **Position:** * Assistant **Other Skills: Technical Skills:** * Hygienic food handling * Hygiene and food safety standards * Food handling * FIFO systems * Industrial kitchen utensils and equipment **Interpersonal Skills:** * Teamwork * Attention to detail * Organization Application Question(s): * Experience in artisanal pizza? Experience: * 2 years: 1 year (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment