About the Job

• We’re looking to hire Junior Production Assistants (Kitchen Assistants) to work as part of our Food Production Team.
• This role assisting chefs during prep, provides support on procurement and inventory activities, and ensures that the food production facility is & hygiene maintenance.

Responsibilities

As a Junior Production Assistant, your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Support inventory control activities; properly count and weigh all ingredients in the storage.
• Ensure store rooms and chillers are properly organized.
• Collaborate with the cleaners to maintain high hygiene practices daily.
• Collaborate with team members to support cleaning on scheduled deep cleaning days – (Clearing of refrigerators, freezers, and pantries).
• Report and record notable food waste (bad and damaged food ingredients) in real time on the bad and damaged tracker.
• Support procurement by receiving produce delivered by suppliers, and ensure proper storage of items, according to Eden standards.
• Responsible for pre-prep duties such as;
• Washing & cutting of ingredients as required and instructed by the prep unit lead or station lead.
• Weighs out produce or protein to exact requirements.
• Provide general support as needed to ensure a smooth food production process at all times.

Requirements

• Possess at least a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE); OND qualification.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be great at time management, to ensure tasks are concluded within the expected timeframe.
• High attention to details.
• Proven experience assisting in kitchens is a plus; must demonstrate good knowledge of the job description and what is required.
• Good basic knowledge of food health and safety standards and practices.
• Effective communication skills (timely and proactive).

Work Schedule and Remuneration

• You will be required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, and a maximum of 5 (which can fall on Saturday or Sunday) as rotated.
• You can be scheduled to work either in the Day or Night Shift.
• A payment of 3500 naira is made for each shift.