Kitchen Helper, Junior Cook
Job Description
A Cook/Commis specializing in international cuisine is required. Only candidates with previous experience in the same position will be accepted, and applicants must include a photo of themselves in their CV. The role involves supporting senior chefs with daily food preparation, basic cooking tasks, and kitchen maintenance to ensure efficient kitchen-line operations and high culinary standards. Responsibilities include preparing raw ingredients each day by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning meats, vegetables, and pantry items; cooking simple menu items, sauces, and side dishes under the direct supervision of the Chef de Partie or Head Chef; setting up, organizing, and restocking preparation stations with the required ingredients, tools, and equipment before service; labeling, dating, and storing raw and cooked food items according to strict first-in, first-out ingredient rotation principles; maintaining station cleanliness, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and ensuring that cooking equipment is cleaned throughout the shift; assisting with receiving kitchen deliveries, verifying quantities, and safely unloading stock into cold and dry storage; and completing kitchen closing duties by cleaning preparation areas, storing leftover ingredients properly, and emptying trash bins. Qualifications for the role include 6 to 12 months of entry-level kitchen experience, although motivated beginners who are willing to learn are welcome, along with basic knife skills, familiarity with essential food preparation techniques, and an understanding of basic kitchen food safety principles. The ideal candidate should be coachable, hardworking, a team player with good communication skills, and physically able to stand for long shifts in a hot environment.
Requirements
- Experience
- 1 – 1 Years
- 6–12 months of entry-level kitchen experience; motivated beginners willing to learn are welcome
- Basic knife skills and familiarity with essential food preparation techniques
- Understanding of basic kitchen food safety principles
- Coachable, hardworking team player with good communication skills
- Physical stamina to stand for long shifts in a hot environment
- Include a photo in the CV when applying
Restriction / Special Note
- Only candidates with previous experience in the same position will be accepted.
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