Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and hard-working individual with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality food production and efficient catering services across the school, maintaining food safety, hygiene, and organisation for students, staff, and visitors.

Job Description

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Reporting to: Sous Chef

Position Type: Full-Time (Including occasional evenings and weekends as required)

Role Overview: The successful individual will provide operational support within the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, cleaning and general kitchen organisation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and operational efficiency.

Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support

and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant operational or hospitality experience.

• Experience in butchery or meat preparation.

• Desirable

• Minimum Qualification: OND, Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.

• Experience within large-scale catering or hospitality operations

• Food Safety and Hygiene certification.

• Experience in a school or boarding environment.

• Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.

• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.

• Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures and requirements.

• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness standards.

• Personal Attributes

• Reliable and hardworking.

• Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Team-oriented and reliable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Calm and composed under pressure.

• Commitment to high standards of food quality and hygiene.

• Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour.

Key Responsibilities

• 1.Kitchen Support:

• i. Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities.

• ii. Assist with food preparation, cleaning and general kitchen organisation.

• iii. Assist with the preparation, trimming, cutting and portioning of meat, poultry and other proteins as required.

• iv. Support stock handling, storage and proper food preservation procedures within kitchen areas.

• 2. Hygiene & Safety:

• i. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.

• ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards.

• iii. Ensure compliance with food safety and cleaning procedures.

• 3.Team Collaboration:

• i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.

• ii. Support operational requirements during busy service periods and events.

• iii. Assist chefs and supervisors with operational tasks as required.