Kitchen Staff / Kitchen Assistant at Ren San & Co.

Ren San & Co. is a business support and full-service brand strategy firm. Our purpose is to help clients achieve their goals by developing and growing their brand, project, or event. We think of ourselves as more than just service providers, we are an extension of their team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kitchen Staff / Kitchen Assistant

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Kitchen Staff / Kitchen Assistant will support the daily kitchen and food service operations at Hilwa Heights Luxury Apartments & Villas by ensuring cleanliness, food preparation support, kitchen organisation, and adherence to food hygiene standards.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the chef, operations team, and other kitchen personnel to ensure smooth kitchen operations and quality hospitality service delivery to guests.
• The role requires maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment while assisting with food preparation and operational support.
• This position requires a disciplined, energetic, and hygiene-conscious individual capable of working efficiently within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations:

• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation and ingredient handling.
• Wash, peel, chop, and prepare food ingredients in accordance with instructions and menu requirements.
• Support meal preparation, plating, and food service activities to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Provide timely assistance during peak service periods to ensure efficiency and prompt service delivery.
• Follow instructions from kitchen supervisors to maintain consistency in food preparation and presentation.

Kitchen Hygiene and Sanitation:

• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen surfaces, utensils, cooking equipment, and preparation areas.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and organisation of food items, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
• Adhere strictly to food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and health regulations at all times.
• Dispose of waste materials appropriately and ensure regular cleaning of waste disposal areas.
• Support continuous sanitation practices to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Inventory and Operational Support:

• Monitor kitchen inventory levels and promptly report shortages or low stock items.
• Assist in receiving, organising, and storing kitchen supplies and food items properly.
• Support stock rotation practices (FIFO) to ensure freshness and reduce wastage.
• Assist in coordinating kitchen operations during guest events, special requests, and high-demand periods.
• Ensure kitchen work areas remain organised, functional, and ready for continuous operations.

Performance Expectations

• Maintenance of high kitchen hygiene standards.
• Timely support during food preparation and service.
• Proper handling of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Efficient teamwork and operational support.

Qualifications and Experience

• SSCE / OND qualification minimum.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices preferred.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and energetic.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Food hygiene awareness.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Time management and efficiency.
• Reliability and discipline.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time role based in Maitama, Abuja.
• Requires standing for long periods and physical activity.
• Fast-paced hospitality and kitchen environment.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: amy@rensan.co.uk using the Job Title as the subject of the email.