Kitchen Staff

Crumbcoat Mini cafe; Philippines; On-site; PHP 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Crumbcoat Mini cafe in the Philippines is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and help run a smooth kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include following standard recipes, washing and prepping ingredients, maintaining hygiene, handling waste, dishwashing, equipment upkeep, stock checks, and assisting chefs during service, all while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen assistant or food-related environment is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.
• Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• A basic understanding of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ingredients and basic food items based on standard recipes and instructions.
• Wash, peel, chop, and measure ingredients as needed for meal preparations.
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas, counters, and food preparation surfaces at all times.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment, following proper cleaning schedules.
• Properly dispose of waste, separating recycling and garbage, and ensure trash bins are emptied regularly.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils thoroughly and efficiently.
• Ensure proper cleaning and storage of kitchen utensils, cutlery, and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Help with organization and maintenance of stock, ensuring proper storage of food items at appropriate temperatures.
• Assist with inventory counts and alert management about low stock levels to ensure timely reordering.
• Follow safety protocols when handling kitchen equipment and food products.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene practices, ensuring all prepared food meets high standards of quality.
• Ensure sanitation standards are strictly followed for the kitchen, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and adherence to the cafe's health policies.
• Provide general support to kitchen staff by helping with the set-up and breakdown of kitchen operations.
• Assist chefs and cooks during food preparation and service.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Follow instructions

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation Assistance:

  • Assist in the preparation of ingredients and basic food items based on standard recipes and instructions.

  • Wash, peel, chop, and measure ingredients as needed for meal preparations.

• Kitchen Cleanliness & Organization:

  • Ensure cleanliness of work areas, counters, and food preparation surfaces at all times.

  • Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment, following proper cleaning schedules.

  • Properly dispose of waste, separating recycling and garbage, and ensure trash bins are emptied regularly.

• Dishwashing & Equipment Maintenance:

  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils thoroughly and efficiently.

  • Ensure the proper cleaning and storage of kitchen utensils, cutlery, and equipment.

  • Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen appliances and equipment.

• Inventory Management Support:

  • Help with the organization and maintenance of stock, ensuring proper storage of food items at appropriate temperatures.

  • Assist with inventory counts and alert the management about low stock levels to ensure timely reordering.

• Adherence to Safety and Hygiene Standards:

  • Follow safety protocols when handling kitchen equipment and food products.

  • Adhere to food safety and hygiene practices, ensuring all prepared food meets high standards of quality.

  • Ensure sanitation standards are strictly followed for the kitchen, including regular hand washing, use of gloves, and adherence to the cafe's health policies.

• Assisting Kitchen Staff:

  • Provide general support to kitchen staff by helping with the set-up and breakdown of kitchen operations.

  • Assist chefs and cooks during food preparation and service.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant or in a food-related environment is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team.

• Attention to detail, particularly in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

• A basic understanding of food safety and health regulations.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.