Kitchen Helper

REQ14895 Kitchen Helper (Open)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Commis is an entry-level position that provides essential support to chefs and kitchen staff, ensuring that kitchen operations run efficiently and smoothly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Assist with food preparation: Help with washing, peeling, cutting, and prepping ingredients for cooking.
• •Maintain cleanliness: Clean kitchen utensils, equipment, and work surfaces. Ensure the kitchen remains organized and hygienic.
• •Assist with stocking and inventory: Help stock ingredients and kitchen supplies. Check expiration dates and rotate stock when necessary.
• •Waste disposal: Properly dispose of waste and recycling according to health and safety standards.
• •Assist chefs and cooks: Support kitchen staff by delivering supplies or helping with simple tasks during meal prep.
• •Food storage: Store food and ingredients according to food safety guidelines to maintain freshness and avoid contamination.
• •Assist with kitchen setup: Help set up cooking stations, prep areas, and kitchen tools at the beginning of the shift.
• •Section Responsibility: Work within a designated section of the kitchen, ensuring all assigned tasks are completed promptly and to the highest standard.
• •Professional Presentation: Maintain high standards of personal appearance, grooming, and hygiene to ensure you meet company expectations.
• •Policy Adherence: Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety protocols and food handling standards.
• •Safety and Reporting: Report any accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions to supervisors immediately, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.
• •Additional Duties: Perform other reasonable tasks and duties as assigned by supervisors or management as the needs of the kitchen evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

No previous experience required

Education

• •High school diploma
• •Culinary diploma is an advantage

Skills

• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• •Good communication in English; Greek or any other language will be considered as a strong advantage
• •Ability to perform repetitious tasks

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• •Attention to detail
• •Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
• •Displays a high commitment to delivering results
• •Communicates effectively
• •Displays the highest level of integrity
• •Ability to maintain discretion
• •Self-motivated
• •Approachable