The kitchen clerk is a member of the kitchen staff responsible for assisting chefs in the preparation of dishes. He or she works closely with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient and high-quality food production for restaurant menus, catering establishments, and canteens.

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Main responsibilities:

• Preparing ingredients for dishes, such as cutting vegetables, meat, and seafood
• Follow-up of recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality of prepared food
• Use of kitchen equipment such as blenders, choppers, and ovens
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and kitchen equipment
• Compliance with hygiene and food safety standards in food preparation
• Management of food stocks and orders of products necessary for food preparation
• Collaboration with other kitchen staff to ensure all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment

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Skills required:

• Good knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time to respond to customer requests
• Knowledge of food safety standards and government food hygiene regulations
• Ability to work independently while being part of a kitchen team

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Education and experience required:

• Cooking education or equivalent culinary experience
• Experience working in a restaurant, canteen or collective catering establishment
• Basic knowledge of inventory management and ordering products needed to prepare food.

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Remuneration:

The hourly rate for a Kitchen Clerk varies according to geographic region and experience. On average, the rate used by Onestaff's partner establishments is €15.00 excluding tax/hour.