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About the Role
INSPIRE BUILDERS GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs with food preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards. The role requires 1-2 years of commercial kitchen experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
- Assist chefs with daily food preparation including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, utensils, and storage areas
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen tools promptly
- Receive, check, and properly store incoming deliveries and stock
- Dispose of kitchen waste properly and maintain bins and waste areas
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen
- Ability to stand for long hours and lift moderate loads
- Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Flexible to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist chefs and cooks with daily food preparation — washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients as per the assigned kitchen section.
- Work within the assigned kitchen section (e.g., tandoor, grill, curry, prep, sweets, or BBQ) as designated by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, utensils, and storage areas at all times.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen tools promptly to keep service moving without delays.
- Receive, check, and properly store incoming deliveries and stock under chef supervision.
- Ensure ingredients are fresh, properly labeled, and rotated following FIFO principles.
- Dispose of kitchen waste properly and maintain bins and waste areas in a hygienic condition.
- Set up and break down kitchen stations before and after service.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
- Support the assigned section efficiently during peak hours.
- Report any equipment issues, low stock, or safety concerns to the kitchen supervisor immediately.
- Maintain personal hygiene and grooming standards in line with kitchen safety requirements.
What We're Looking For
- 1–2 years of experience working in a restaurant or commercial kitchen, in any section.
- Ability to work consistently within the assigned kitchen section.
- Physically able to stand for long hours, lift moderate loads, and work in a fast paced, hot kitchen environment.
- Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Punctual, hardworking, and able to follow instructions from chefs and supervisors quickly and accurately.
- Comfortable working as part of a team in a high pressure environment.
- Flexible to work in shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a Pakistani or South Asian cuisine kitchen.
- Basic knowledge of tandoor or naan making support tasks.
- Food safety / hygiene certification (e.g., basic HACCP training).
Pay
- AED 1,200.00 AED 1,400.00 per month
Work Location
- In person
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