Food Assistant - Kitchen

Job Description

About the job

Reporting to the Kitchen Production Manager, you are responsible for the daily kitchen operations, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, the delivery of high-quality food, and consistent standards of food safety and customer service.

Your assignment

• Assist in preparing meal ingredients and maintaining a clean, hygienic food preparation area.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitising of all food preparation areas according to established hygiene standards.
• Execute and support kitchen operations in compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Uphold existing operating procedures and maintain high Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (Q.S.C.) standards to ensure food safety and hygiene.
• Assist with unloading food supplies and checking stock inventory for accuracy.
• Actively practice First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and First Expired, First Out (FEFO) principles to maintain freshness and quality in food preparation.
• Maintain accurate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation, including best before date records and preparation par-level monitoring for peak and non-peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)recording procedures to track certified seafood usage daily and ensure ASC/MSC products are not mixed with other seafood on shelving.
• Contribute actively to store operations and ensure alignment with the Functional Commercial Review Standards.

Your profile

• You are a team-player with strong organisation and time management skills.
• You are comfortable with handling basic food preparation and maintaining cleanliness of the work area.
• You are able to withstand prolonged hours of standing and work in a fast-paced food environment.
• You always maintain a high level of personal grooming and hygiene.
• You can commit to working on AM/PM shift, including weekends and public holidays.

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