kitchen assistant

Description

Job Summary: Supports the kitchen team in food preparation, cleaning, and organization, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Key Highlights: 1. Assistance in basic food preparation. 2. Maintenance of cleanliness and order in the work area. 3. Compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. A reputable restaurant group, Grupo Califa, is seeking staff for its Peltre cafeteria located at Plaza Satélite, adjacent to Palacio de Hierro. **Position Title:** Kitchen Assistant **Department:** Kitchen / Food and Beverages **Reports To:** Chef, Head Cook, or Lead Cook **Position Type:** Operational **Schedule:** Full-time / Part-time (as needed) **Position Objective:** To support the kitchen team in basic food preparation, cleaning, organization, and maintenance of the work area, ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Assist in ingredient preparation (washing, peeling, chopping, grating, etc.). * Maintain cleanliness and order in work areas, utensils, equipment, and kitchen tools. * Wash dishes, cookware, and other implements used in food production. * Assist in plating dishes under the cook’s supervision. * Receive, inspect, and store supplies and raw materials following preservation guidelines. * Dispose of waste appropriately according to establishment protocols. * Assist in general kitchen cleaning at the end of the shift. * Comply with hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., proper uniform usage, handwashing, etc.). * Perform other duties assigned by the chef or area supervisor. **Position Requirements:** **Education:** * Minimum education: Completed secondary school * Preferred: Basic food handling course or technical training in gastronomy **Experience:** * Prior kitchen or restaurant experience preferred **Knowledge:** * Basic hygiene and safety standards * Use of kitchen utensils * Food storage (preferred) **Skills and Competencies:** * Teamwork * Speed and efficiency * Service-oriented attitude * Responsibility and punctuality * Ability to follow instructions **Working Conditions:** * Work in humid and hot environments * Shift work, including weekends and holidays (as per establishment) * Prolonged standing * Uniform and protective equipment required Requirements: Birth certificate, INE, CURP, NSS, RFC, proof of address, academic credentials, and two letters of employment or personal recommendation (RFC must be updated within the last three months). Apply to: igranados@elcalifa.com.mx Lic. Isabel Granados, HR MOBILE: 3119101114 Position Type: Full-time Salary: Starting at $10,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Savings fund Work Location: On-site employment