The Kitchen Assistant will assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, handle kitchen equipment, and support the kitchen team during busy periods.

• Job Location: Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Competitive

Myrtle Management Consultants is a recruitment firm hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in meal preparation, cleanliness, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.

• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, and portioning ingredients.
• Prepare ingredients and kitchen items as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, work surfaces, utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
• Wash and properly store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and organizing food supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored, and handled in accordance with food safety standards.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report low-stock or damaged items to the supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining proper stock rotation and minimizing food wastage.
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
• Assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning up after operations.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace safety procedures.
• Handle kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults or damaged equipment promptly.
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Management.

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-service environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be neat, responsible, punctual, and attentive to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.

How to Apply
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Why This Job Might Be a Good Fit
This role is ideal for a hardworking individual with basic kitchen experience. It offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry.

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