FULL TIME
IL-BELT VALLETTA, MALTA
SHIFT
09 November 2026
Ref: 457416

We are seeking reliable, full-time Kitchen Helpers to join our kitchen team. The role involves assisting with food preparation, dishwashing and maintaining a clean, hygienic and well-organised kitchen in a busy food-service environment.

Working alongside the chefs and kitchen staff, the successful candidate will help keep food preparation running smoothly and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Key duties: -Assisting with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, cutting and portioning ingredients). -Washing dishes, utensils, pots and kitchen equipment, including operating the dishwashing machine. -Keeping food-preparation areas, floors, equipment and storage clean and sanitised in line with HACCP food-safety standards. -Receiving, storing and rotating stock and supplies. -Collecting and disposing of waste correctly and supporting general kitchen tasks as directed. Requirements: -Willingness to work on a shift basis, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required. -Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment. -Basic understanding of hygiene and food-safety practices (Food Handling Certificate an asset / to be obtained). -No formal qualifications required; prior kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage. Conditions: 40 hours per week, shift basis. On-the-job training in Maltese/EU health, safety and food-hygiene standards provided.

Profiles

Competencies

Cook or heat up meat, fish, vegetables, ...
Prepare dishes for service (presentation, composition, finish...)
Wash and clean fruit and vegetables
Maintain and clean work station and kitchen utensils
Dose and mix ingredients
Package and label preparations and products (production and use-by dates). Store them in cold store, pantry...
Prepare work surface and kitchen utensils. Switch on appliances (ovens, hot-plates...)
Prepare meat and fish (clean, cut, bind up, wrap...)
Receive and check goods. Store goods in cold-storage room or pantry

Past Experience

Occupation

Experience(months)

KITCHEN HAND

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Kitchen Helper

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