Kitchen Assistant

Cosmo-Belfast; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Cosmo-Belfast is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team with food preparation, maintaining a clean, safe workspace, and ensuring efficient service.

You will follow instructions from senior staff, help with stock, labeling, and daily tasks, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced environment. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential; on-the-job training and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is not required but preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work efficiently and maintain a clean workspace.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
• Support chefs in preparing ingredients and assisting in cooking tasks as required.
• Ensure that food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Take responsibility for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Help manage stock levels, ensuring that ingredients are properly stored and organized.
• Assist with basic food storage and labelling to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper disposal of kitchen waste and maintain an orderly environment.
• Help with the preparation of daily specials and assist in setting up for service.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team. In this role, you will assist in food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring that all kitchen duties run smoothly. You will work under the supervision of senior kitchen staff to ensure the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
• Support chefs in preparing ingredients and assisting in cooking tasks as required.
• Ensure that food safety and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.
• Take responsibility for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Help manage stock levels, ensuring that ingredients are properly stored and organized.
• Assist with basic food storage and labelling to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Ensure proper disposal of kitchen waste and maintain an orderly environment.
• Help with the preparation of daily specials and assist in setting up for service.
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service and efficient kitchen operations.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to work efficiently and maintain a clean workspace.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.

If you are motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you!

Compensation: Competitive salary