Kitchen Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Carry out morning cleaning of the kitchen, preparation areas, work surfaces, utensils, and equipment before service begins.
• Assist with checking, arranging, organising, and restocking kitchen ingredients and supplies.
• Wash, peel, cut, slice, and chop vegetables and other ingredients as required.
• Prepare garnishes and basic ingredients needed by chefs for daily service.
• Assist with general food preparation and mise en place before and during service.
• Ensure ingredients and kitchen supplies are properly stored and organised.
• Follow proper food-handling, hygiene, and food-safety procedures at all times.
• Minimise food wastage and handle ingredients carefully and responsibly.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, grooming, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of SSCE or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Kitchen Porter, Prep Assistant, or similar hospitality role is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, including washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting vegetables.
• Ability to prepare simple garnishes and assist with general kitchen preparation.
• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness and basic food hygiene.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under the supervision of chefs and kitchen supervisors.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be hardworking, organised, punctual, reliable, and disciplined
• Must be physically capable of carrying out cleaning, preparation, stocking, and other kitchen duties.
• Willingness to work Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday as the regular off day.
• Must be flexible to work assigned shifts and support the kitchen during busy service periods.
• Applicants residing within Victoria Island or nearby areas are strongly preferred due to the absence of staff accommodation.

Remuneration: NGN 80,000 monthly

Benefits:

• NGN 20,000 transport allowance monthly
  
• Service Charge
• Staff Meal

Location: Victoria Island