Kitchen Assistant

Reports to: Alex Stephenson, Head Chef

Hours of work: 15 hours including evenings & weekends

Purpose of the Role:

The Kitchen Assistant at STEPS provides support to our team of Chefs with cleaning and maintaining our high standards. They also provide high quality service to our clients, aligned with STEPS values and behaviours and working as a key member of the inter-disciplinary team.

A message from your Head of Department:

"Success in this role looks like supporting the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen each day. The Kitchen Assistant consistently follows food safety standards, keeps work areas clean and organised, and completes tasks promptly to support the wider team. They communicate clearly, stay calm during busy periods, and are proactive in helping wherever needed.

A successful Kitchen Assistant serves our clients, staff and visitors in a friendly, approachable manner, where nothing is ever too much trouble. They contribute to a positive kitchen environment and help ensure that meals are prepared and served to a high standard."

Specific Responsibilities

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

• To carry out all cleaning duties allocated to you in accordance with the cleaning schedules and standards, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Ensure all orders are put away promptly and stock is rotated
• Pot washing
• To dispose of all refuse carefully
• To keep the café area stocked with supplies, clean and tidy.
• To keep the café area clean and tidy at all times
• Serving in the café during mealtimes

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