9412-Kitchen helpers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Kitchen helpers
ISCO Code: 
9412
Job Description: 
Kitchen helpers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, preparing ingredients and perform other duties to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and service areas
  • (b) assisting cooks and chefs in preparation of food by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting up measuring and mixing ingredients, (c) assembling dishes for service. (d) unpacking and storing supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas. (e) washing dishes and cooking utensils and putting them away
  • (f) checking, transferring, weighing and storing supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
  • (g) preparing, cooking, toasting and heating simple food items.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Hand dish washer
- Kitchen assistant
- Kitchen hand
- Kitchen porter
- Kitchen steward
- Pantry attendant

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Cook - 5120
- Fast food preparer - 9411

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