Kitchen Assistant

🏢 Myrtle Management Consultants Limited · 📍 Nigeria

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About the role

Myrtle Management Consultants is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team of a client organisation. This is a full-time role whose purpose, as described on the posting, is to support the kitchen team in the preparation of meals, maintenance of kitchen cleanliness, proper handling of food and equipment, and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and food quality.

Key responsibilities: assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing and portioning ingredients; prepare ingredients and kitchen items as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor; maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, work surfaces, utensils, equipment and storage areas; wash and properly store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans and other kitchen equipment; assist with receiving, checking, storing and organizing food supplies and ingredients; ensure food items are properly labelled, stored and handled in line with food safety standards; monitor kitchen supplies and report low-stock or damaged items to the supervisor; assist in maintaining proper stock rotation and minimizing food wastage; dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and keep waste disposal areas clean; assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning up after operations; follow all food safety, hygiene, health and workplace safety procedures; handle kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults or damaged equipment promptly; support the kitchen team during busy periods to ensure timely preparation and service; and perform other kitchen-related duties assigned by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisor or Management.

Qualifications: minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent; previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering or food-service environment is an advantage; basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety; the ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team; good physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and being neat, responsible, punctual and attentive to detail, with a willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff. The posting also lists core competencies: food hygiene and safety awareness, teamwork, cleanliness and organization, time management, attention to detail, reliability, the ability to follow instructions, adaptability, and a good work ethic.

The remuneration package is described as competitive, along with other benefits; no figure is published. The application closing date is 30 September 2026. To apply, click the “Click here to apply online” link on the posting, which opens the Myrtle Management Consultants SmartRecruiters job page. Successful candidates are required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process, and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.

Who this is for: hardworking kitchen and food-service candidates with at least an SSCE who are comfortable with cleaning, prep, stock care and fast-paced kitchen routines. The posting does not fix a single office location, so confirm the actual work site with the recruiter before you accept. Prior kitchen or catering experience is an advantage but not strictly required — attitude, hygiene awareness and teamwork carry the day.

**Making your application count**

The posting directs you to the recruiter’s SmartRecruiters careers page — click the “Click here to apply online” link on the posting and follow the application form there. The posting asks for: Online application. The vacancy was posted on 31 August 2026 and the stated application closing date is 30 September 2026. Apply early rather than waiting for the final day — many Nigerian recruiters begin shortlisting before the official close. The posting states a salary of Not stated (competitive, plus other benefits).

The role is full-time. The posting does not fix a single office location, so confirm the exact work site and commute expectations with the recruiter before you accept.

Line your CV up against the requirements the employer printed: Minimum of SSCE / WAEC or equivalent; Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering or food-service environment (advantage); Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety. For each one show concrete evidence — a certificate, a specific task you performed, or a result you achieved — rather than a bare claim. Name the exact tools and skills the posting mentions (Food preparation, Kitchen hygiene, Food safety, Cleaning & organisation, Stock care, Teamwork) wherever you genuinely have them. Note that this posting is open beyond university graduates — the employer accepts SSCE / WAEC — so do not talk yourself out of applying because you lack a degree.

**What the day-to-day looks like**

In practice, here is what the day-to-day is likely to feel like in this role: You are the support layer that keeps the kitchen running — prep, cleanliness and organisation are the job. Food hygiene is non-negotiable: labelling, storage and waste handling protect customers and your job. Busy periods test speed and calm — good teams help each other through service. Reporting low stock and damaged equipment early prevents bigger problems. Stock rotation and portioning directly reduce wastage and cost. Beyond that, the pace depends on your team and the season of the business — month-end for accounts, festive periods for retail, admission periods for schools, and project milestones for construction and engineering — when priorities shift quickly.

**What happens after you apply**

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly. Keep your phone reachable and check your email — including spam — regularly. Meanwhile, prepare for an interview: re-read the posting, know why you want this role, and have concrete examples ready for the key requirements. If you have not heard anything within about two weeks after the closing date, a single polite follow-up on the same channel you applied through is reasonable.

**A note on safety**

Legitimate employers do not charge applicants. Be wary of anyone who asks you to pay for “registration”, “verification”, “training” or “visa” before you have a signed offer — this is a classic scam pattern in the Nigerian job market. Verify the employer through its official website and known contact lines, and never share your banking PIN, card details or OTP with anyone claiming to be a recruiter.

How to apply: Apply online via the Myrtle Management Consultants SmartRecruiters job page (use the “Click here to apply online” link on the posting). Closing date 30 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting, weighing, portioning)
• Prepare ingredients and kitchen items as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, work surfaces, utensils, equipment and storage areas
• Wash and properly store dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans and other kitchen equipment
• Assist with receiving, checking, storing and organizing food supplies and ingredients
• Ensure food items are properly labelled, stored and handled per food safety standards
• Monitor kitchen supplies; report low-stock or damaged items to the supervisor
• Assist in stock rotation and minimizing food wastage
• Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and keep disposal areas clean
• Set up the kitchen before meal preparation and clean up after operations
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, health and workplace safety procedures
• Handle kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults promptly
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC or equivalent
• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering or food-service environment (advantage)
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Good physical stamina; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Neat, responsible, punctual and attentive to detail
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior kitchen staff
• Applicant tip: Salary is described only as competitive with other benefits — clarify the figure at interview
• Applicant tip: Use the SmartRecruiters online application link — that is the only application route on the posting
• Applicant tip: Apply early: interviews run on a rolling basis until the closing date
• Applicant tip: Expect additional assessments if shortlisted
• Applicant tip: Confirm the actual kitchen location with the recruiter before accepting

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with other benefits (as described by the employer)

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