Kitchen Assistant

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting the Head Cook in preparing, serving, and serving meals for employees residing at the Company's interior mining camp. The incumbent assists with food preparation, dishwashing, cleaning, sanitation, and general kitchen duties to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient food service operation.

The Kitchen Assistant plays an important role in maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring that meals are prepared and served promptly to support the well-being of employees working in a remote mining environment.

• Successful completion of Primary Education.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in a kitchen, catering operation, restaurant, camp, hotel, or similar food service environment.

• Experience supporting bulk meal preparation and food service operations is required.

• Previous experience working at an interior camp, mining operation, construction camp, or remote worksite would be an asset.

1. Assist the Head Cook with the preparation of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other meals as required.

2. Wash, peel, cut, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients for cooking.

3. Assist with the preparation of salads, sandwiches, beverages, desserts, and other basic food items.

4. Portion and package food items as directed by the Head Cook.

5. Assist with serving meals to employees during designated meal periods.

6. Support bulk meal preparation for large groups of employees.

7. Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, serving trays, and kitchen equipment.

8. Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, kitchen workstations, sinks, and dining areas.

9. Sweep, mop, and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas.

10. Dispose of waste and garbage in accordance with Company hygiene and environmental requirements.

11. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and food safety at all times.

12. Ensure cleaning materials and sanitation supplies are used safely and stored properly.

13. Assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing food supplies and kitchen consumables.

14. Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored, and rotated to minimize spoilage and waste.

15. Report damaged, expired, or contaminated food items to the Head Cook immediately.

16. Assist in monitoring stock levels of food items and kitchen supplies.

17. Support the implementation of proper food handling and storage practices.

18. Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organisation within dining and kitchen facilities.

19. Cooperate with camp personnel to maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant dining environment.

20. Comply with all Company policies, camp rules, health and safety requirements, and food hygiene standards.

21. Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned by the Head Cook.