Looking for a Kitchen Assistant job in Benin City? OCA Consulting is recruiting a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation in a healthcare environment. If you have experience working in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, or hospital, this could be the right opportunity for you.
OCA Consulting is a leading Human Resources consultancy in Nigeria, providing customized people management solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company partners with organizations to build strong HR systems and recruit qualified professionals across different industries.
Applications are currently invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below.
Job Summary
- Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
- Company: OCA Consulting
- Location: Benin City, Edo State
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: 7th August, 2026
Job Description
The Kitchen Assistant will support the Food and Nutrition Services Department by assisting with food preparation, meal distribution, kitchen cleaning, and inventory management. The successful candidate will help maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation, and safety while ensuring patients receive nutritious meals on time.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
- Assist cooks by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, and preparing food ingredients.
- Prepare simple meals and beverages under the supervision of the Head Cook.
- Help assemble patient meal trays accurately.
Meal Service
- Serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors professionally.
- Ensure meals are delivered promptly and at the correct temperature.
- Collect used trays, dishes, and utensils after meal service.
- Report any meal-related concerns from patients to the supervisor.
Cleaning and Sanitation
- Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, refrigerators, storage areas, and kitchen equipment.
- Sweep, mop, and disinfect kitchen floors regularly.
- Dispose of waste according to infection prevention and waste management procedures.
Food Storage and Inventory
- Receive and properly store food supplies and kitchen consumables.
- Label and store food according to food safety standards.
- Rotate food stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
- Report damaged, expired, or low-stock items to the kitchen supervisor.
Health and Safety
- Follow food safety, infection prevention, and occupational health policies.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain excellent personal hygiene.
- Handle food safely to prevent contamination.
- Report accidents, equipment faults, and safety hazards immediately.
Team Support
- Support the Head Cook and other kitchen staff during busy periods.
- Participate in training sessions and kitchen meetings.
- Perform other duties assigned by the kitchen supervisor.
Qualifications
Education
- Minimum of a Primary School Leaving Certificate.
- Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent qualification.
Experience
- At least one year of experience in a commercial kitchen, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or catering environment.
Personal Attributes
- Honest, trustworthy, and professional.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Physically fit and energetic.
- Able to work calmly under pressure.
- Respectful of patient confidentiality and workplace policies.
- Good team player with a positive attitude.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to ocaconsulting@hotmail.com before the closing date.
Application Deadline: 7th August, 2026
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