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Kitchen Assistant

Shally Essence Scents and Cosmetics

Job Description

  • Our client is seeking a hardworking, disciplined, and hygienic Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team in the daily preparation and production of meals.
  • The successful candidate will assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation, kitchen organisation, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping ingredients.
  • Wash and prepare vegetables, meat, fish, and other food ingredients as required.
  • Assist with measuring and arranging ingredients for meal preparation.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, utensils, and equipment.
  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen utensils.
  • Ensure proper storage and handling of food items.
  • Assist with receiving, sorting, and arranging kitchen supplies and deliveries.
  • Monitor kitchen supplies and report low stock levels to the supervisor.
  • Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and maintain proper waste management practices.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
  • Assist chefs during busy service periods to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of SSCE qualification.
  • Previous experience as a kitchen assistant or in a restaurant, hotel, or catering environment is an advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
  • Must be hardworking, physically fit, and willing to learn.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team.
  • Must be neat, disciplined, and attentive to cleanliness.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Must be punctual, honest, reliable, and hardworking.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Location & Proximity Requirement:

  • Proximity to the Island is KEY.
  • Applicants residing on Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah, or other locations with convenient access to the Island are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates must be able to commute conveniently to the workplace and demonstrate good punctuality.

Salary
N80,000 - N90,000 monthly. (with accomodation), N100,000 - N110,000 naira (without accomodation).

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using "Kitchen Assistant Application" as the subject of the email.

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