About the Role
Hotel Capitol, a modern 3-star luxury hotel located strategically in the heart of Omole Phase 1, Lagos, is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our growing hospitality team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our professional chefs, ensuring seamless kitchen operations, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. If you are passionate about the culinary arts, eager to kick-start your career in hospitality, and reside around Ojodu Berger, Akute, Ogba, or Ikeja, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the executive chefs with basic food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients.
- Maintain a spotless kitchen environment by washing utensils, dishes, and kitchen equipment regularly.
- Ensure strict adherence to company hygiene protocols and national food safety standards at all times.
- Properly organize, arrange, and store food items, perishables, and kitchen supplies in designated areas.
- Help set up the kitchen before service hours and perform thorough cleanups after service concludes.
- Dispose of waste appropriately and keep all workstation surfaces neat and tidy.
- Follow instructions accurately from chefs, kitchen supervisors, and senior hotel management.
- Support overall daily kitchen operations to ensure timely and efficient food service delivery.
- Minimum of an SSCE qualification, though this is preferred rather than strictly compulsory.
- Zero to one year of professional kitchen experience; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
- Exceptional ability to follow detailed instructions and collaborate effectively as a team player.
- Strong willingness to learn new culinary skills, accept constructive feedback, and take corrections gracefully.
- Physically fit with the stamina required to stand for extended periods during shift operations.
- Immaculate personal hygiene standards and a meticulous approach to workspace cleanliness.
- Demonstrated traits of honesty, punctuality, strong work ethic, and close proximity to Omole and surrounding Lagos axes.
- Comprehensive professional training provided by experienced culinary experts.
- Competitive entry-level remuneration package with opportunities for career advancement.
- A supportive, safe, and engaging work environment within a reputable 3-star hospitality brand.