Support Kitchen Operations. Maintain Hygiene. Keep Food Preparation Efficient.
Myrtle Management Consultants Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure an organized and hygienic kitchen environment. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in kitchen assistance, food preparation, catering, hospitality, restaurant operations, housekeeping, or related food service environments.
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Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- To support the kitchen team in the preparation of meals, maintenance of kitchen cleanliness, proper handling of food and equipment, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and food quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, and portioning ingredients.
- Prepare ingredients and kitchen items as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, work surfaces, utensils, equipment, and storage areas.
- Wash and properly store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
- Assist with receiving, checking, storing, and organizing food supplies and ingredients.
- Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored, and handled in accordance with food safety standards.
- Monitor kitchen supplies and report low-stock or damaged items to the supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining proper stock rotation and minimizing food wastage.
- Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
- Assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning up after operations.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace safety procedures.
- Handle kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults or damaged equipment promptly.
- Support the kitchen team during busy periods to ensure timely preparation and service.
- Perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of SSCE / WAEC or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-service environment is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
- Good physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be neat, responsible, punctual, and attentive to detail.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
Core Competencies:
- Food hygiene and safety awareness
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Cleanliness and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to follow instructions
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good work ethic
Remuneration
- The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note:
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.
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