As a Kitchen Assistant, you will need to master following:

• clean kitchen equipment
• comply with standard portion sizes
• ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
• handover the food preparation area
• monitor kitchen supplies
• monitor stock level
• receive kitchen supplies
• store kitchen supplies
• use food cutting tools
• use food preparation techniques
• work in a hospitality team

More generally, a kitchen assistant is also versed in:

• carry out stock rotation
• clean surfaces
• comply with food safety and hygiene
• design indicators for food waste reduction
• dispose waste
• handle chemical cleaning agents
• maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
• maintain customer service
• work according to recipe

It also helps to know the following:

• cook vegetable products
• maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
• prepare bakery products
• prepare dairy products for use in a dish
• prepare egg products for use in a dish
• prepare meat products for use in a dish
• prepare sandwiches
• prepare saucier products for use in a dish
• prepare vegetable products for use in a dish
• check deliveries on receipt
• report on possible equipment hazards