Kitchen Assistant

Food/Catering
Lekki, Lagos State
October 1, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description


Tribest is a corporate support solutions provider with a comprehensive range of people outsourcing services. We have a diversified team of management, strategy, banking and capacity development experts working together to provide organizations with the best human resource management solutions. With a team that diverse, we are setting new standards of performance and raising the bar in excellent service delivery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • A Kitchen Assistant plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of a hotel’s kitchen. Working under the guidance of chefs and kitchen supervisors, they are responsible for maintaining cleanliness, supporting food preparation, and ensuring the overall efficiency of the kitchen environment.
  • This role is an excellent entry point into the culinary world, offering opportunities to learn and develop valuable skills.

Key Responsibilities
Maintaining Cleanliness and Hygiene:

  • Thoroughly clean and sanitize all food preparation areas, workstations, cooking equipment, utensils, pots, pans, and dishes.
  • Sweep, mop, and keep kitchen floors, walls, and other surfaces clean at all times.
  • Ensure proper disposal of trash and maintain the cleanliness of waste bins.
  • Adhere strictly to all hotel and local health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards.

Food Preparation Assistance:

  • Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients (vegetables, fruits, meats).
  • Help in assembling dishes according to recipes and instructions.
  • Prepare simple food items like salads, sandwiches, or garnishes as directed.

Stock Management and Organization:

  • Receive, inspect, and properly store food deliveries, ensuring correct temperatures and stock rotation.
  • Organize and maintain the tidiness of the pantry, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
  • Assist in monitoring inventory levels and report any shortages or needs to supervisors.

Operational Support:

  • Support kitchen staff during busy service periods by fetching ingredients, tools, and equipment.
  • Operate kitchen equipment (e.g., dishwashers, mixers) safely and efficiently as instructed.
  • Assist with unloading food supplies and transferring items from storage to the kitchen.
  • Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Interested candidates should possess an OND qualification with 1 – 3 years of experience.

Essential Skills:

  • Understanding of and commitment to food safety and hygiene practices.
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately.
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy items.
  • Teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff.
  • Attention to detail in cleaning, preparation, and organization.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliability and punctuality.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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