Kitchen Assistants | Seasonal

Job Opportunity Notice (JON): 

 Kitchen Assistants | Seasonal

GCG Group Barbados is a member of the GCG Group which operates in 21 countries across the US, Caribbean, Central and South America. As a leader in the airline and industrial catering industries, we support your development both locally and internationally. We are seeking to recruit passionate, skilled and highly motivated individuals to join the team in the capacity of Team Members and Kitchen Assistants. 

These roles offer an opportunity to establish and meet the highest international quality standards related to food preparation and customer service with emphasis on presentation, innovation, food safety and value. We are committed to creating an environment that allows our employees to grow personally and professionally. These roles play an important part in the Production Department by delivering value to our customers and stakeholders. 

Principal Responsibilities:

·   Assists in the timely and sanitary preparation of fruit, vegetables, and other food items in adherence with company guidelines and food and safety quality standards.

·       Follows accurately the VPS (Variable Production Schedule) with quantities to be produced.

·       Assembles airline food in the appropriate quantities, places on meal trays and loads into airline containers to the required standards.

·       Maintains the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and workstations.

·       Collaborates with and assists in the preparation, distribution, and assembly of meals, as required. 

Qualifications and Experience needed:

• Minimum of four (4) CXC certificates including Mathematics, Food and Nutrition and English.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a similar position or in the Culinary Industry.
• Proven ability in the preparation of vegetables, hot and cold meals, baked goods and specialties.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of food safety management, occupational hazards, safety rules and HACCP would be an asset.
• Valid Police Certificate of Character 

Skills and other attributes desired:

• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done and demonstrated creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced, team focused, multifaceted environment.
• Proven ability to direct and coordinate food prep operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage in intense periods with calm and understanding. 

Compensation & Benefit

The salary for this position will be competitive and will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and skills.  

Submit your resume on or before the 20th October 2023.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.