Kitchen Helper

Apparel Group; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 1,678 - 2,517; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company is seeking a Kitchen Steward in Bahrain to ensure cleanliness and adherence to health and hygiene regulations in the kitchen. Responsibilities include performing cleaning duties, checking equipment, assisting in food preparation, and complying with safety procedures. This role is essential for maintaining the operational hygiene standards while supporting the kitchen staff during service functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation according to health regulations.
• Carry out cleaning duties as assigned per schedules.
• Check equipment and report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down service areas for functions.
• Wash utensils and kitchenware by hand or machine.
• Transport food supplies to the kitchen and return surpluses.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards at all times.
• Be aware of health, hygiene, and fire safety procedures.

Job description

Overview

POSITION OBJECTIVE The Kitchen Steward is required to maintain the kitchen and surrounding areas in a clean and sanitary manner by following the cleaning schedules and adhering to the Health & Hygiene Regulations and Company policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as assigned, also refer to cleaning schedules and perform the necessary duties.
• Collect the appropriate cleaning materials and equipment from the Supervisor.
• Check equipment daily to ensure they are in good working condition and promptly report any defects/malfunctions to the Supervisor or a senior person.
• Assist in the set up and break down of service areas for all special functions
• Cleans stoves, ovens, grills, refrigerators, and using cleaning solutions, brushes and wash cloths.
• Washes utensils, such as pots, pans, and trays by hand using cleaning detergents. Washes dishware, glasses, and cutlery by hand or machine. Occasionally polishes utensils. Drains dries and stacks items after washing.
• Transports food supplies, such as meats, vegetables, fruits, and canned foods from storeroom or freezer, using trolley/basket to kitchen. Returns surplus food to storeroom or freezer.
• May assist with food preparation, such as blending soups, washing and peeling vegetables and shellfish.
• Assist in the set up and break down of service areas for all special functions Health, Safety and Security
• Maintain the required standard of operational hygiene according to cleaning rotas at all times.
• Be aware of the Restaurant policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene, and fire life safety and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Familiarize with emergency exits and evacuation procedures.

General

• Comply with the company's corporate code of conduct.
• Familiarize yourself with the company values and model desired behaviors.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Management in pursuit of the achievement of business goals.