Kitchen Assistant (Corporate Kitchen)

Overview

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support daily operations in a corporate kitchen serving up to 150 meals per day. The kitchen provides hot and cold meals salads and sandwiches with a focus on efficient preparation food safety and waste reduction through pre-ordering.

The Kitchen Assistant will work closely with two chefs and contribute to all aspects of kitchen operations including preparation service cleaning and stock management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen preparation before during and after service
• Wash peel and prepare vegetables fruits meat and fish
• Prepare simple meals such as sandwiches salads and cold dishes
• Support chefs during meal preparation and service
• Maintain a clean organized and hygienic workspace at all times
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries correctly
• Participate in dishwashing and kitchen cleaning activities
• Help ensure smooth kitchen operations during peak service periods
• Step in and support the team in case of staff absence

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working in a professional or corporate kitchen
• Strong knowledge of basic culinary techniques and food preparation
• Experience with food cutting and preparation (vegetables meat fish etc.)
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment such as industrial dishwashers ovens and slicers
• Good understanding of HACCP food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service times
• Strong sense of cleanliness order and food safety compliance
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team
• Experience in stock handling and delivery reception

Languages

• Dutch or French: Native or bilingual proficiency (ability to communicate in both is an asset)

Working Conditions

• Working hours: 07:00 15:00
• Full on-site presence required (no remote work)
• Contract duration: 6 months renewable
• Expected workload: 8 hours per day