What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Cuba Cuba Restaurants?
”Kitchen Assistant” Basic Job Description-
Looking for an ENTRY/MID-level kitchen position- Must be able to perform the following:
● Arrive to work 5 minutes before the shift begins.
● See the kitchen manager/chef prior to starting the shift, communicate with the manager for
pertinent information about needs, special tasks and cleaning needs
● The main responsibility of everyone is to provide exceptional customer service and food to
each guest as though they are a VIP (Very Important Person).
● It is important to have clean dishes, silverware, glassware, and sanitary cooking utensils,
pots and food storage items. This is your primary responsibility.
● Verify the use of date dots/labels and proper rotation of all products
● If you find an expired product, show it to the kitchen manager on duty so that they can make
a final determination of whether the product is going to be used that day or discarded
o If any products are discarded, then the products must be recorded onto the food
waste log for tracking purposes
● Follow correct Food Safety/Sanitation practices i.e wearing gloves, FIFO, temperature logs
● Communicate effectively using “Safe Words” i.e Hot, Behind, Corner
● During any peak meal periods you should never run out of plates, silverware or glassware.
The kitchen assistant should keep the kitchen and service area completely stocked
● Before, during and at the end of your shift, see if trash needs to be taken out
● Assist with cleaning or prepping if work is slow or completed. Be prepared to step into other
areas if needed
● There is always something to be done. Be pro-active and communicate when you’ve
completed your tasks
● Check with a manager before taking a break
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience level:
- 2 years
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $24