Kitchen Specialist: Fast-Paced Prep & Plating

MKS Workforce Management Services Inc.; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Workforce Management Services Inc. in Taguig, Metro Manila, is seeking a diligent kitchen helper to support chefs during busy service.

You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain station cleanliness, and assist with meals according to standard recipes to ensure consistency and quality. The role requires familiarity with food safety, physical stamina, teamwork and flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, ideally in a hotel or restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Certification in food handling or hospitality-related qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients under the direction of senior kitchen staff, including washing, peeling, chopping and cooking
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of assigned kitchen stations and equipment
• Assist with the preparation of meals according to standardised recipes and portion sizes
• Monitor food quality and report any issues to senior staff immediately
• Support food plating and presentation to ensure consistency with establishment standards
• Adhere strictly to food safety and hygiene protocols, including proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Wash and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils and work surfaces throughout service
• Assist with receiving and storing food and beverage deliveries
• Collaborate effectively with chefs, cooks and other kitchen team members to meet service demands
• Rotate stocks appropriately and report inventory concerns to management

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Positive attitude

Food prep basics

Education

Food handling cert

Job description

MKS Workforce Management Services Inc. in Taguig, Metro Manila, is seeking a diligent kitchen helper to support chefs during busy service.

You will prepare and portion ingredients, maintain station cleanliness, and assist with meals according to standard recipes to ensure consistency and quality. The role requires familiarity with food safety, physical stamina, teamwork and flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.