Kitchen Helper Job: A kitchen helper (or assistant) job is to support culinary and waitstaff to ensure smooth daily operations. Core duties include preparing basic food ingredients, washing and storing dishware, sanitizing workstations, organizing deliveries, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. This physically demanding role requires stamina and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.
Who are we?
We are Chef Coco and our mission is to bring mouthwatering, sustainable, personalised meals to every table, every day. Big taste, no fuss. We exist to be easier than cooking yourself. Easy, speedy, no mess— we give back time and headspace for other things.
Fresh meals to straight to your table for €7.99
We are backed by Atlantic Food Labs and entrepreneurs who have backed the likes of Zalando, Gorillas, INFARM, SumUp, Auto1, flaschenpost, home24 and McMakler.
What are we looking for?
Would you like to move into the Food-Tech startup world in Berlin?
As we are a startup, we are growing rapidly and would like to add a kitchen helper to our team to help us assemble our meals and assist the kitchen team with their daily tasks. Ideally someone with an eye for quality, consistency and a willingness to listen, learn and confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
Requirements & Skills
Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED is generally preferred, along with prior experience in a hospitality or restaurant setting.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy supplies, and operate in hot, busy environments.
Safety Compliance: Sound knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
Teamwork: Strong communication skills and willingness to take instructions from the head chef.
- German working visa
- Language – English & or German
- Red Card (we can help you with attaining this)
- Interest in food
- Willingness to work in a ever changing business
As we have hit a point of rapid growth we need to bulk up our kitchen team with some great talent. If you have restaurant, hotel, catering or prep experience let us know and we would happily love to chat. You will be involved in the daily kitchen operations which involves cooking and creating our meals, photo shooting, menu development, preparation and packaging amongst many other opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation: Assist cooks by washing, peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients. Weigh, measure, and mix components for recipes.
- Dishwashing & Sanitation: Operate commercial dishwashers and hand-wash pots, pans, and cutlery. Sanitize countertops, cutting boards, and cooking equipment.
- Maintenance & Waste Management: Sweep and mop floors, empty trash bins, and properly dispose of kitchen waste.
- Stock & Inventory: Receive, unpack, and store food deliveries in refrigerators, freezers, and storerooms.
- Service Support: Pack takeout orders, clear tables for waitstaff, and refill condiments.
If you are ready to join something exciting, new and different we look forward to hearing from you!
We look forward to your applications 🙂
Ausbildung:
- Hauptschulabschluss oder gleichwertig (Wünschenswert)
Sprache:
- Englisch (Wünschenswert)
- Deutsch (Wünschenswert)
Work Location: One location
Expected Start Date: 01/02/2023
Job Type: Part-time (Kitchen Helper)
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: 13.00€ – 15.00€ per hour
Work Location: In person
Pay: 12,50€ – 15,00€ per hour

