Kitchen Assistant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

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Kitchen Assistant job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimise your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialised, consider including the specialisation in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Kitchenhand (2+ Years’ Experience)
  • Food Prep Kitchenhand
  • Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time)
  • Sous Chef

Kitchen Assistant Job Description Examples:

 

Kitchen Assistant job summary

A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

Example of a Kitchen Assistant job summary

Our popular resort is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help out the Chef and other kitchen staff in order to meet the rising demand in our dining rooms. The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for taking an ongoing inventory of ingredients to ensure nothing is running low, cutting up vegetables, preparing side dishes and getting salads ready for special events and regular dining hours. If you have previous kitchen experience in a resort setting, we want to hear from you.

Kitchen Assistant responsibilities and duties

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

  • Assist in setting up for groups, including setting tables and ensuring that table accessories are in place
  • Maintain the kitchen by cleaning prep areas before and after use and making sure that all knives and critical equipment are clean
  • Monitor side dish ingredients and report inventory levels to the Chef or Sous Chef at regular intervals throughout the night
  • Work with wait staff to ensure that each order has the proper types and amounts of side dishes
  • Prepare dessert dishes for banquets and ensure that any special requests for banquet desserts are taken care of

Kitchen Assistant qualifications and skills

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

  • School leaver’s certificate required
  • 2+ years’ experience in food prep
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Job Description Examples

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