Olivares Tapas restaurant established in 2014 .
We are a very busy Spanish Tapas located in the main square of Castle Hill between the Castle and the Cathedral.
We are looking for a full time and part time position.
Kitchen Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications:
Responsibilities
Ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen areas and equipment are kept throughout service
Collecting and washing up dirty pots and pans
Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised at all times
Ensuring that crockery, cutlery and equipment are clean and ready for service
Helping with basic food preparation and cooking tasks when required
Managing the emptying of bins, waste and recycling in the kitchen
Carrying weekly and monthly deep cleaning duties in line with company guidelines
A Kitchen Assistant, or Kitchen Porter, assists the Line Cook and Sous Chef. Their primary duties including stocking ingredients.
Kitchen Assistant duties and responsibilities
Kitchen Assistants perform a range of duties around the kitchen, including:
Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients
Using equipment such as mixers, special knives and cutters
Reviewing kitchen inventory and determining what items are needed
Unloading fresh supplies and organising the stockroom
Checking sell-by dates and rotating food stock
Cleaning kitchen appliances, ovens, dishes and pans
Observing cooking times and correct temperatures
What does a Kitchen Assistant do?
Kitchen Assistants make sure that Cooks have everything they need before the meal preparation starts. They shop for food items, bring ingredients into the kitchen, peel and chop vegetables and fruit, cut steak, gut fish and pluck feathers from poultry. When the kitchen surface and workstations get dirty, it is the Kitchen Assistant who cleans them.Sometimes the Kitchen Assistant prepares snacks, toast, soups, desserts and beverages under the supervision of a Cook. The Kitchen Assistant also maintains kitchen equipment and appliances and reports any that need repairs. They also ensure that Chefs and Cooks have a safe cooking environment.
What qualities make a good Kitchen Assistant?
The best Kitchen Assistants are good at following instructions and can handle multiple kitchen tasks. Because they usually work in stressful conditions, they must have the ability to remain on their feet for long hours. A restaurant's kitchen tends to be crowded, noisy and hot, so a Kitchen Assistant must remain calm and alert at all times. They must also have the ability to carry and lift heavy objects throughout the kitchen regularly and communicate clearly with other kitchen staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
Flexitime
Language training provided
Flexible language requirement:
English not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person