Kitchen Hand job description
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Use this free Kitchen Hand job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Kitchen Hand do?
A Kitchen Hand keeps the kitchen running by supporting chefs and maintaining cleanliness — washing, prepping, and helping food service flow smoothly.
Kitchen Hand responsibilities
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Assist chefs with basic food preparation
- Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and hygienic
- Receive and store deliveries correctly
- Manage rubbish and recycling
- Follow food-safety and hygiene rules
Kitchen Hand requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: Reliability and a strong work ethic
- Must have: Ability to work quickly in a busy kitchen
- Must have: A team-oriented attitude
- Must have: Understanding of basic hygiene
- Nice to have: Previous kitchen or hospitality experience
- Nice to have: A food-safety certificate
- Nice to have: Availability for evenings and weekends
Kitchen Hand job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Kitchen Hand [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Kitchen Hand keeps the kitchen running by supporting chefs and maintaining cleanliness — washing, prepping, and helping food service flow smoothly. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment • Assist chefs with basic food preparation • Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and hygienic • Receive and store deliveries correctly • Manage rubbish and recycling • Follow food-safety and hygiene rules WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • Reliability and a strong work ethic • Ability to work quickly in a busy kitchen • A team-oriented attitude • Understanding of basic hygiene Nice to have: • Previous kitchen or hospitality experience • A food-safety certificate • Availability for evenings and weekends WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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