About the Role
Cedar Grillz & Lounge is a contemporary food and lifestyle destination offering delicious meals, premium grills, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed lounge experience. We are currently looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant / Steward to join our vibrant team in Gwarinpa, Abuja. In this full-time, shift-based role, you will work closely with our culinary team to ensure seamless kitchen operations, maintaining top-tier hygiene standards while supporting various kitchen sections including grill, African, intercontinental, and pastry.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning items for basic mise en place.
- Promptly wash, sanitise, and properly store pots, pans, plates, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.
- Keep work surfaces, floors, fridges, and the dishwashing area immaculately clean, safe, and organised.
- Receive, store, and rotate food stock correctly using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
- Adhere strictly to all internal and regulatory food safety, hygiene, and allergen control procedures.
- Support chefs during peak service hours and assist with thorough kitchen closing procedures.
- Participate actively in kitchen training programs to progressively learn basic cooking skills and advance your career.
- Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO with credits in English Language and Mathematics.
- Preferred: Certificate, OND, or diploma in Catering, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler / Food Safety certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Prior kitchen or food-service experience is an added advantage, but motivated, hygiene-focused beginners are welcome to apply.
- Strong work ethic, absolute reliability, and the physical stamina required for a demanding kitchen environment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Uniforms and safety gear provided by the establishment.
- Hands-on culinary training and clear pathways for career progression within the hospitality sector.
- Opportunity to work in a modern, dynamic, and fast-growing food and lifestyle destination.