Part-Time Kitchen Assistant at Hotel Indigo

Job Summary: The role of Kitchen Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and operations of the dishwashing while ensuring the compliance with all company and department policies.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene 

• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes 

• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat 

• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls 

• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies 

• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies 

• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook's instructions 

• Performing a weekly deep clean to ensure cleanliness and sanitization of area 

• Removing and disposing trash 

• Maintain a clean and organized cooler with proper labeling methods for its contents  

• All other duties as assigned  

Education and Experience: 

• Sufficient education and literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs 

• Experience in kitchen or stewarding preferred 

• Proven experience assisting in kitchens preferred but not required 

• A food handlers’ license/certification (may acquire after employment)  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred 

• Detail-oriented and thorough 

• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests 

• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards 

• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills 

• Knowledge of food and health safety regulations 

• Ability to follow food and health safety regulations properly and diligently 

• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations 

• Ability to solve problems independently 

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously 

• Ability to use key kitchen equipment, e.g. stove tops, meat slicers etc. 

• Ability to be frequently standing, bending, kneeling, stooping 

• Must be able to lift 50lbs