Kitchen Assistant Needed in Benin City, Edo - 9PAXLS

GT FOODS, GRA

Company Name

Full-Time

Job Type

December, 2025

Application Deadline

1. **Food Preparation**: - Assisting chefs by preparing ingredients, such as washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, and measuring ingredients. - Preparing simple dishes or sides as instructed, like salads or garnishes. - Portioning ingredients for cooking and meal assembly. . **Stock Management**: - Receiving and unpacking deliveries of ingredients and supplies. - Organizing and storing ingredients and supplies in proper storage areas, such as refrigerators and pantries. - Monitoring stock levels and informing chefs or managers when supplies are running low. . **Team Support**: - Working closely with the entire kitchen team to ensure smooth service. - Offering assistance to chefs and other kitchen assistants whenever needed to keep operations running efficiently. A kitchen assistant plays a vital role in supporting the kitchen staff, ensuring food preparation is done on time, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

1. **Basic Cooking Knowledge**: Understanding of basic food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment. 2. **Time Management**: Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 4. **Teamwork**: Working closely with chefs and kitchen staff to support smooth kitchen operations. 5. **Physical Stamina**: Ability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy items or cleaning. 6. **Multitasking**: Handling several tasks simultaneously, such as preparing ingredients, washing dishes, and cleaning. 7. **Communication**: Listening to instructions from chefs and other kitchen staff to complete tasks effectively. 8. **Knife Skills**: Basic knife handling for chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients. 9. **Hygiene and Safety**: Knowledge of food hygiene practices, safe handling of food, and kitchen safety standards. 10. Keeping the kitchen tidy, clean, and organized, ensuring items are correctly stored and easily accessible.

Requirements & Skills

1. - No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent can be advantageous. 2. **Experience**: - Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not always required, as on-the-job training is usually provided. 3. **Certifications**: - Basic food hygiene or food safety certification may be required, depending on local regulations

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1 year

Minimum Experience