Kitchen Helper

REQ14895 Kitchen Helper (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Commis is an entry-level position that provides essential support to chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring that kitchen operations run efficiently and smoothly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist with food preparation: Help with washing, peeling, cutting, and prepping ingredients for cooking.

- Maintain cleanliness: Clean kitchen utensils, equipment, and work surfaces. Ensure the kitchen remains organized and hygienic.

- Assist with stocking and inventory: Help stock ingredients and kitchen supplies. Check expiration dates and rotate stock when necessary.

- Waste disposal: Properly dispose of waste and recycling according to health and safety standards.

- Assist chefs and cooks: Support kitchen staff by delivering supplies or helping with simple tasks during meal prep.

- Food storage: Store food and ingredients according to food safety guidelines to maintain freshness and avoid contamination.

- Assist with kitchen setup: Help set up cooking stations, prep areas, and kitchen tools at the beginning of the shift.

- Section Responsibility: Work within a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring all assigned tasks are completed promptly and to the highest standard.

- Professional Presentation: Maintain high standards of personal appearance, grooming, and hygiene to ensure you meet company expectations.

- Policy Adherence: Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety protocols and food handling standards.

- Safety and Reporting: Report any accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions to supervisors immediately, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.

- Additional Duties: Perform other reasonable tasks and duties as assigned by supervisors or management as the needs of the kitchen evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

- No previous experience required

Education

- High school diploma

- Culinary diploma is an advantage
Skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

- Good communication in English; Greek or any other language will be considered as a strong advantage

- Ability to perform repetitious tasks

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

- Attention to detail

- Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results

- Displays a high commitment to delivering results

- Communicates effectively

- Displays the highest level of integrity

- Ability to maintain discretion

- Self-motivated

- Approachable