Kitchenhands

Kitchenhands assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and sculleries
  • Cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants
  • Transferring, weighing and checking supplies and equipment
  • Assembling and preparing ingredients for cooking, and preparing salads, savouries and sandwiches
  • Packing food and beverage trays for serving
  • Cooking, toasting and heating simple food items

Key values of workers in Kitchenhands

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Kitchenhands

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.