About the Role
At Firewood Rice Nigeria, we don’t just serve meals - we serve memories. With a deep-rooted love for authentic Nigerian dishes, we’ve built a brand that delivers comfort, flavor, and joy to our customers across Lagos. Our energetic team is the secret sauce behind our success, and we’re growing fast! If you love food, innovation, and working in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment, we want you with us as our new Kitchen Assistant.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth kitchen operations, ensuring our customers continue to enjoy the highest quality of traditional Nigerian cuisine. Your daily duties will include:
- Assisting the head chef and kitchen staff with food preparation, ingredient washing, chopping, and peeling.
- Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while adhering to hygiene standards.
- Managing portion control and supporting basic cost management initiatives in the kitchen.
- Keeping the workstation, cooking areas, and storage spaces clean, organized, and compliant with health regulations.
- Collaborating effectively with team members during peak hours to ensure timely service delivery.
To thrive in this dynamic role at Firewood Rice Nigeria, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of an SSCE qualification.
- Proven experience working as a kitchen assistant in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Solid knowledge of various traditional cooking methods, local ingredients, kitchen equipment, and safety procedures.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with excellent communication abilities.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and withstand high temperatures.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as business demands.
We value our people and offer a supportive workplace culture along with comprehensive health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage to ensure your well-being.