The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for conveying Rumah Makan Minang brand, food and service. The position is involved in driving the business by handling basic food preparation. Moreover, the Kitchen Assistant is tasked with supporting back of house activities (e.g. kitchen, inventory management).
Reporting to the Head Chef, the Kitchen Assistant is expected to carry out and perform the duties and responsibilities diligently. The goal is to provide exceptional food quality and carry the brand well.
Duties may include:
- Prepare ingredients for cooking according to the establishment’s standard recipes and operating procedures, where applicable (e.g. washing, peeling, chopping, measuring, mixing)
- Portion, assemble and/or package menu dishes and other food items
- Process new inventory items (e.g. receive stock, store and pack) and inventory checking (e.g. ensure sufficient stock of ingredients for a shift)
- Assist Cook/Senior Cook, Manager and/or other supervisors in process improvement reviews
- Clean food preparation areas, kitchen stations, equipment, tables, cutlery, and crockery
- Assist in cooking and plating of menu dishes according to the kitchen manual, where applicable
