Kitchen Assistant

As It Should Be; Al Hiyar; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks a kitchen porter to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the staff restaurant. This role is crucial in supporting the kitchen team, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth operations during busy service hours. The ideal candidate will be reliable, team-oriented, and take pride in their work.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

On-site meals and accommodation

Transportation to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on days off

Regular hygiene and kitchen safety training

Promotion opportunities to prep assistant or kitchen assistant

Qualifications

• Pride in maintaining a clean kitchen.
• Understanding of hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean kitchen equipment and areas.
• Assist with food prep when requested.
• Report maintenance and safety issues immediately.

Skills

Fiabilité

Efficacité

Esprit d'équipe

Job description

Job Purpose

At As It Should Be, our team feeds the team. The staff restaurant is more than a canteen—it’s where energy is restored, stories are shared, and people are reminded that their work matters. As a kitchen porter, you are the silent engine that keeps this hospitality flowing.

You’re not “just on dishes.” You’re protecting hygiene, supporting chefs, and helping to create a space where every staff member is treated with care, including at mealtimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash all kitchen equipment, pots, pans, utensils, trays, and service ware using manual and machine methods.
• Clean and sanitise all kitchen areas, including floors, walls, prep surfaces, bins, and drainage points.
• Ensure the pot wash area is clean, orderly, and stocked with soap, sanitiser, and drying racks.
• Assist with basic food prep or ingredient washing as requested by chefs.
• Receive, unpack, and store deliveries using FIFO and hygiene protocols.
• Empty and sanitise waste bins regularly in both the kitchen and garden areas.
• Support the upkeep of the staff garden eating area (wiping tables, collecting trays, sweeping floors, refilling water stations).
• Report any maintenance or safety issues immediately (e.g. broken glass, blocked drains, faulty equipment).

Who You Are

• You take pride in a clean kitchen—even if no one sees it.
• You know a spotless floor and an organised wash-up station is hospitality.
• You are reliable, fast, and team-first. When it’s busy, you get busier.
• You treat your role with quiet dignity—because feeding people matters.
• You understand that good food starts with clean tools and safe spaces.

Values & Behaviours

Respect is Universal - Whether cleaning a pan or clearing a table – you do it with pride and professionalism

Clean is a Standard, Not a Mood - You keep your station immaculate, not just tidy.No excuses.No “later”

Support the Team - You anticipate needs, restock, and step in before anyone has to ask

Efficiency is Care - You work smart and fast, so everyone else can do their job better

Hospitality is for Everyone - You help make the restaurant and garden an pleasant place – for everyone, every day

Kitchen Porter – Measurable KPIs

Dish Turnaround Time - 95% of kitchen item returned clean and sanitised within 15 minutes of arrival

Hygiene & Cleaning Audit - 95% compliance on weekly kitchen cleanliness and food-safe checks

Punctuality & Attendance - 98% shift attendance and on-time performance

Workstation Organisation - Daily inspection rating of 9/10+ from Culinary Supervisor

Support Feedback - Positive peer reviews from kitchen staff on helpfulness and reliability

Waste Management Score - Zero improper disposals; full compliance with recycling, compost and food waste

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced, hot, and humid kitchen and wash-up environments
• Some work outdoors in the garden restaurant area
• Standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive movement throughout shift
• Uniform provided, non-slip footwear required

What We Offer

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• On-site meals and accommodation
• Bus to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on days off
• Regular training in hygiene, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Promotion path to prep assistant, kitchen assistant, or facilities support
• Work in a company where every single role matters—from farm to fork