Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities- Food Preparation and Service: Prepare and serve food at your assigned station, adhering to company standards, menus, and recipes.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, quantity, presentation, and accuracy of food, with a particular focus on buffet stations.
- Supply Management: Check and store supplies correctly using the "First In, First Out" method.
- Daily Mise en Place: Prepare daily mise en place according to planned menus.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to achieve high guest satisfaction.
- Loading Operations: Support loading operations and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Environmental Compliance: Follow waste separation and environmental compliance policies.
- Waste Minimization: Minimize food waste during preparation.
- Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment care in your work station.
- Equipment Reporting: Report any faulty equipment or needed repairs to supervisors.
- Food Safety: Ensure food safety and proper cleaning methods are followed.
- Proper Equipment Use: Use kitchen equipment correctly to avoid damage and unnecessary maintenance.
Qualifications and SkillsEducation: - A formal culinary education of at least two years is a minimum requirement for this position. In addition, a minimum of one year of relevant work experience is preferred. Candidates must be capable of communicating fluently with guests in a polished and sophisticated manner.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Experience: - 1+ years of experience in a 5-star hotel, cruise ship, or high-profile restaurant performing similar functions.
- Extensive knowledge in Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Ability to deliver 5-star culinary products.
- Experience in high-volume operations, serving at least 500 meals per service.
- Extensive knowledge of kitchen machinery and knife safety.
- Experience working in a galley/kitchen.
- Working knowledge of galley cleaning.
Key Competencies: - Good Listening Skills: Able to follow instructions accurately.
- Initiative: Shows initiative in performing culinary tasks.
- Clarification: Asks questions if tasks are unclear.
- Team Player: Works well with others to achieve common goals.
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