KITCHEN ASSISTANT

KITCHEN ASSISTANT: Ross-Shire Journal

Any relevant experience and qualifications that you can bring to this role will be advantageous. Ross-Shire Journal will provide a competitive benefits package in line with the industry, and is an equal opportunities employer. Please visit the website for further information about this role.

Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Ballachulish
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £17,000 – £25,000
Last Updated: 30 August 2024
Job Category: Hospitality & Catering

Kitchen Assistant Role:

A Catering Assistant, or Kitchen Assistant, helps the Chef to prepare food and keep the kitchen clean. Duties include preparing meal ingredients, setting dining tables and ensuring that guests have a quality dining experience.

Other Duties:

• Assisting with basic food preparation activities, including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables
• Cleaning and sanitising all tableware and chafing dishes before catering events
• Setting up dining areas by arranging chairs, tables, banners and tents, according to the Catering Manager or Events Manager’s instructions
• Loading and unloading food, tableware and catering supplies on and off of catering vehicles 
• Ensuring there is no shortage of supplies by managing orders and inventory
• Accepting deposits and discussing the price of catering services with clients
• Answering guests’ questions and handling complaints related to catering services during an event