Job Description

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Kitchen Helper

plays a supportive role in the kitchen, assisting chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff in various tasks. Here's an overview of the typical responsibilities for a kitchen helper:

1.

Food Preparation

Washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables/fruits

: Preparing ingredients for cooking.

Measuring ingredients

: Assisting with the preparation of recipe ingredients.

Prepping garnishes

: Cutting herbs, fruits, or other garnishes for dishes.
2.

Cleaning

Washing dishes

: Ensuring all kitchen utensils, pots, and pans are clean.

Cleaning kitchen surfaces

: Wiping down counters, stoves, and other areas.

Cleaning appliances

: Maintaining cleanliness of equipment like blenders, mixers, etc.
3.

Organizing

Storing ingredients

: Ensuring all ingredients are stored properly, following food safety protocols.

Stocking shelves

: Keeping ingredients and kitchen supplies well-stocked and organized.

Waste disposal

: Emptying trash bins and ensuring waste is handled properly.
4.

Assisting with Cooking

Helping with basic cooking tasks

: Stirring, mixing, or assisting in cooking tasks like boiling water or prepping baking trays.

Assisting with plating

: Helping chefs plate and present dishes.
5.

Health & Safety

Following food safety standards

: Ensuring all food preparation is done following health regulations.

Maintaining hygiene

: Keeping hands, tools, and kitchen spaces sanitized.
Skills Needed:

Attention to detail

: For cutting ingredients correctly or ensuring proper portion sizes.

Basic cooking knowledge

: Familiarity with cooking techniques or food preparation.

Physical stamina

: Kitchen work can involve standing for long hours and lifting heavy items.

Teamwork

: Ability to work with chefs, sous chefs, and other kitchen staff efficiently.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,200.00 per month