Kitchen Assistant

Éclat Human Resource Consulting is a specialized and progressive management firm headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Our focus is to enable our clients to achieve their desired outcomes by providing them with bespoke workable systems, structures, and people.

Our team represents a diverse spectrum of professionals who are solution-oriented and dedicated to promoting the practice of statutory ethical business advisory while rendering services for public, private, and third-sector organizations. We understand that every client is unique, therefore we take responsibility for each client’s experience, their firm, and its resources.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Assist the Chef with the preparation of meals, including washing, peeling, cutting, and arranging ingredients.
• Measure and organise ingredients according to the Chef's instructions and recipes.
• Assist with cooking and other food preparation activities as directed by the Chef.
• Ensure that ingredients, utensils, and equipment are readily available during meal preparation.
• Assist with plating, portioning, and serving meals as required.
• Support the Chef in ensuring that meals are prepared and served on time.
• Follow the Chef's instructions and established kitchen procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, food preparation areas, and dining spaces.
• Wash and properly store cooking utensils, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, and other kitchen items.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, appliances, sinks, and workstations before and after use.
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
• Adhere to food safety standards and proper hygiene practices when handling ingredients and prepared meals.
• Ensure that food preparation and storage areas remain neat, safe, and hygienic at all times.
• Ensure that ingredients are stored appropriately to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Monitor the availability of food ingredients, seasonings, and other kitchen supplies.
• Notify the Chef of low stock, expired items, or ingredients requiring replenishment.
• Minimise food waste through proper handling, storage, and use of ingredients.
• Report damaged equipment, faulty appliances, and potential safety hazards to the Chef.
• Respond to reasonable kitchen-related requests and support the smooth running of daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain a respectful and cooperative working relationship with the Chef and other members of staff.
• Comply with the firm's policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

Requirement

• Minimum of 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Kitchen Assistant or in a similar kitchen support role.
• Previous experience assisting a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, corporate office, or private kitchen is an advantage.
• Experience in food preparation, kitchen cleaning, ingredient handling, and food storage is preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and kitchen equipment is an added advantage.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to assist the Chef with basic food preparation and meal presentation.
• Knowledge of proper kitchen cleaning, food handling, and storage practices.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks promptly and support timely meal preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established kitchen procedures accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate honesty, discretion, and professionalism within a law firm environment.