Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Location: Alnwick NE66 1NQSalary: Rates of pay will be shared at interviewRole SummaryAssisting the Chef with food preparation and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in catering areas. The role would include the daily preparation of sandwiches and helping to stock the various outlets other general kitchen duties. A positive attitude towards work is essential, as is the ability to motivate others.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist the chefs As a kitchen assistant, a large part of the job is to assist the Chef wherever possible. This includes helping with food preparation, using kitchen equipment and making sure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy. At times the kitchen will be very busy, so it is important to have excellent communication skills, and to have the ability to work in a high-pressure environment while keeping a level head.Health and SafetyYou will often be working with and around food, so it is important to maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times. This includes making sure all work surfaces and kitchen equipment are cleaned regularly and to a high standard, being aware of COSHH policies and following guidelines when using any chemicals in the kitchen, only using those specifically set out by the company for use in catering areas. When handling food, you must always have clean hands and take care when handling knives and other sharp utensils. Accidents can be limited by using equipment appropriately and ..... full job details .....