Restaurant Kitchen Assistant – Hot Section at Eric Kayser

A fast-growing hospitality company is looking for ambitious, hardworking, skilled Kitchen Assistant for her hot section to ensure that the kitchen is clean and operational.

We are looking for someone who will have the patience, personality and perseverance to thrive in this role.

Location:             Lagos (Victoria Island and Ikoyi)

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Preparing ingredients in accordance to restaurant menu
• Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare salads and desserts
• Deliver food in a fast-paced environment.
• Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
• Handling multiple food orders at one time
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
• Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations
• Following food health and safety procedures.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good physical abilities
• Critical thinking and time management skills
• Patience, Personality and Perseverance abilities
• Active listening, effective communication skills with great team spirit
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work in shifts
• Food safety training is a plus

QUALIFICATION: Diploma, HND in any field of study.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years experience obtained in a well-structured restaurant of a reputable organization