Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

FootPrint Hospitality is a bespoke hospitality consultancy with a high regard for excellence, exceptional service delivery, and human capacity building. We are in business to elevate the standard of hospitality and leisure services, and to reposition the category for better respect for its professionals. We are currently looking for a dynamic and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our vibrant team and contribute to our daily culinary operations.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a crucial support role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently, and maintains the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. Your daily duties will include:

• Assisting the chef and kitchen staff with food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment by washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen surfaces regularly.
• Ensuring proper storage of food items, adherence to health and safety regulations, and minimizing food waste.
• Handling kitchen equipment safely and reporting any maintenance issues promptly to management.
• Supporting inventory management by receiving, checking, and organizing food deliveries and supplies.

To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Possess relevant culinary qualifications, certifications, or previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of basic food hygiene, safety practices, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively, and handle physical tasks such as standing for long periods.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for the hospitality and culinary industry.

We believe in nurturing talent and rewarding dedication. Joining FootPrint Hospitality offers:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards in Nigeria.
• Opportunities for professional development, continuous training, and career advancement within the hospitality sector.
• A supportive, dynamic, and inclusive work culture that values human capacity building and excellence.

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