The Kitchen Helper works on the frontlines of the cafeteria interacting with cooks, waiters, bartenders, and sometimes customers. Part of a larger food preparation, the kitchen helper works in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding environment helping to prepare delicious meals. 

The Kitchen Helper performs a wide range of duties in the fast-moving kitchen often assisting head chef and cooks with various aspects of meal preparation ensuring smooth operation of the kitchen.

• Responsible for preparing ingredients prior to meal service, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or cleaning seafood
• Help cooks with kitchen tasks during peak hours
• Comply with food preparation standard practices and procedures
• Stock inventory properly with details and labels
• Ensure that raw materials/food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and freezer temperatures; adhere to food, health, and safety regulations at all times
• Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
• Assist the head cook in cooking dishes according to set recipes
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and tidy at all times
• Dispose of trash and waste as per canteen safety protocol
• Works quickly while paying attention to multiple responsibilities at a time
• Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Manager
• Other tasks that may be assigned by Management from time to time

Qualifications

• At least High School graduate
• Preferably with culinary training/experience
• Previous experience as a kitchen helper or similar role
• On-the-job training from chefs and restaurant owners
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Experience in basic food handling and preparation skills
• Efficient, energetic
• Able to multi-task
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Responsive to changes