Food Preparation: Wash, peel, chop, slice, and portion fruits, vegetables, and meats according to recipe instructions. Assist with basic cooking tasks (such as boiling, mixing, or assembling dishes) under guidance.
Plating & Service Support: Help plate meals, prepare garnishes, and support line cooks during peak service hours.
Cleanliness & Sanitation: Wash pots, pans, dishes, cutlery, and kitchen tools. Regularly wipe down counters, sanitize food prep surfaces, sweep and mop floors, and take out trash.
Inventory & Stock Management: Unpack, label, and store food deliveries in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage. Check expiration dates, rotate stock, and alert the chef when supplies run low.
Safety & Compliance: Follow local health and safety regulations, food hygiene standards (such as HACCP or COSHH guidelines), and safe handling of cleaning chemicals. Report any broken or malfunctioning kitchen