Kitchen AssistantReporting to: Head ChefHours: 40 hours per weekLocation: GROW HQ, WaterfordKitchen Assistant: Key ResponsibilitiesCarrying out cleaning tasks as efficiently and quickly as possibleCollecting and washing up pots and pansCleaning crockery and cutlery and ensuring that food prep areas are kept clean and readyDealing with deliveries of equipment and foodEnsuring the storeroom remains well organised.Making sure work areas, floors and walls are clean and sanitisedThe role will include basic food prep including preparing food to GROWHQ recipes and methods, baking and basic food prep, and plating upAssist chefs with stock rotation, stock control and HACCPQualifications, Experience, & CompetenciesWe are looking for an experienced and qualified individual who shares GIY's culture, vision and values. Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and experience:Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar roleAbility to work with a team in a fast-paced environmentTeam player who values integrity and respectGood communication skillsMore About GROW HQ and GIYGROW HQ is the home of GIY and includes a 65-seat café, 40-seat terrace, shop, grow school, cookery school, food garden. Founded in Waterford in 2009, GIY is an award-winning social enterprise that supports people around the world to live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives by growing some of their own food.GROW HQ is proud to be the Irish hub for Chef's Manifesto: an advocacy hub building a community of chef's around the world, equipped with the skills to create a better food system for all. In GROW HQ there are no barriers between where food is grown, cooked, and eaten. Our award-winning café serves the most nutritious, delicious, seasonal food and we put veg centre stage, while also showcasing the finest free-range, local meat, poultry, fish and cheese.ApplyPlease apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining your fit with the criteria outlined above. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.Job Type: Full-timePay: From €13.70 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekWork Location: In person