On the hunt for a kitchen hand to join your team?
Having a great job description is integral to finding the right person for your business.
With hundreds of hospitality shifts posted on Sidekicker every day, we know what captures prospective applicants’ attention.
This job description template will help ensure qualified Kitchen Hands hit the apply button.
The Kitchen Hand Job Description Template
As a Kitchen Hand of [insert company name], you are to support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen through food preparation and dishwashing.
You are a quick-thinking multitasker, who can perform a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
It is essential that you are a reliable member of staff who exemplifies great time-management and communication skills.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A valid Food Safety Certificate
- Capacity to work as part of a team
- Good personal hygiene
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to follow directions and safety requirements
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively
- High aptitude for following workplace guidelines, procedures and policies
Working as part of the kitchen, you will provide support across the following:
- Assisting the chef in the preparation and cooking of food, as required
- Washing and cleaning utensils and dishes
- Cleaning benches, floors and other kitchen areas
- Disposing of rubbish
- Ensuring the kitchen is clean and sanitary
- Implementing all hygiene and Health & Safety regulations
- Handling, sorting and distributing food items