Kitchen Helper

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Summary: Join BAAN Canteen as a Food Preparation / Kitchen Helper, supporting wok chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring smooth daily operations in a Thai food concept. Highlights: 1. Essential role in supporting wok chefs and kitchen team 2. Opportunity to work in an exciting Thai food concept 3. Focus on high hygiene standards and efficient operations **KINGOOD LDA / BAAN CANTEEN** **Food Preparation / Kitchen Helper (Ajudante de Cozinha)** **FULL TIME / PART TIME** BAAN Canteen is looking for enthusiastic and reliable **Food Preparation / Kitchen Helpers** to join our kitchen team. You will play an essential role in supporting our wok chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining high hygiene standards, organizing the kitchen, and ensuring smooth daily operations. **Position Details** * **Start date:** **August 2026 (or as soon as possible)** * **Location:** Lisbon Oriente, Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama * **Concept:** Thai food corner with a unique concept * **Working hours:** 40 hours per week / 25 hours per week * **Schedule:** 5 working days per week, according to operational needs (including evenings, weekends and public holidays) **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables, meat and other products. * Set up workstations with the required ingredients and equipment. * Keep workstations clean, organised and sanitary throughout each shift. * Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries. * Wash and properly dry dishes, utensils, cookware and cutting boards. * Store kitchen equipment and utensils in their designated areas. * Label, date, cover and rotate ingredients following food safety procedures (FIFO). * Monitor stock levels and replenish ingredients when necessary. * Remove waste, replace garbage bags and clean waste bins. * Sweep and mop kitchen areas to maintain cleanliness. * Store food and ingredients according to HACCP and food safety standards. * Support the kitchen team in ensuring efficient daily operations. **Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent. * Previous experience in a professional kitchen (minimum 2 years preferred). * Culinary qualification is an advantage. * Good understanding of food preparation techniques. * Safe and confident knife handling skills. * Ability to work efficiently in a fast\-paced environment. * Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks. * Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards. * Strong organisational and teamwork skills. * Good communication skills. * Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. * Ability to communicate in **Portuguese and English**. If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working as part of a team and would like to join an exciting Thai food concept, we would love to hear from you. Job Type: Full\-time Work Location: In person