Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Responsible to: Head Chef and/or Management Responsible for: To ensure that all crockery, cutlery & kitchen utensils are stored and maintained correctly and to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and delivery areas in accordance with company policy and HACCP regulations. Minimum of 1 year experience as Kitchen Assistant or Kitchen Porter.

Main Duties:

• To arrive promptly on duty as scheduled in a full, clean & presentable uniform at all times in accordance with company grooming policy.
• Maintain the highest level of personal and work cleanliness and hygiene, and throughout all duties comply with HACCP requirements.
• To ensure that the agreed standard of uniform and personal hygiene is carried out in the kitchen at all times.
• To ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to, and hygiene is checked daily.
• To comply with company legislations regarding Fire, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Food Hygiene, Customer Care and Security.
• To ensure all items of crockery, cutlery and glassware are washed, dried, polished and stored properly.
• To carry out cleaning duties as outlined in the kitchen-cleaning schedule.
• To empty bins when full.
• To be aware of any hazardous substances and to ensure that relevant protective clothing is worn and that the directions are followed.
• To attend training sessions and meetings as required.
• To ensure that your area of responsibility is maintained in a safe, hygienic, healthy and hazard-free manner and environment.
• To comply with the delivery intake of produce.
• To comply with company regulations regarding fire, health and safety, hygiene, customer care and security. Adhere to the company's Code of Conduct.
• To read, understand and carry out your responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety Statement and Staff Handbook.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and tidy at all times.
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to management,
• All staff of the company are required to make themselves available for training and communication meetings, for which advance notice will normally be given.