COOK HELPER / KITCHEN ASSISTANT

We are hiring a Cook Helper / Kitchen Assistant on behalf of a respected employer based in Montenegro and Croatia. The ideal candidates should be service-oriented, professional, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing appetizers, salads, desserts, baked goods, cookies, and muffins.
• Support the lead cook and sous-chefs in daily food preparation.
• Operate kitchen stations for special events, including carving meat, pasta, and omelet stations.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble kitchen equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
• Operate kitchen appliances such as grinders, tenderizers, ranges, griddles, fryers, broilers, and toasters.
• Monitor product use throughout serving periods to prevent overproduction or early depletion.
• Identify and report tool and equipment maintenance needs.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, work surfaces, and serving areas to maintain sanitary food-handling practices.
• Measure, weigh, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic English skills are an advantage for kitchen communication.
• Strong ability to adjust to team dynamics and assist in food preparation as required.
• Good listening skills to follow instructions from chefs and supervisors.
• Ability to assess performance and make improvements in kitchen tasks.

Key Competencies:

• Dependability Reliable and responsible in fulfilling job duties.
• Self-Control Ability to maintain composure in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Attention to Detail Ensuring proper food preparation and hygiene standards.
• Cooperation Team-oriented approach to assisting chefs and kitchen staff.
• Stress Tolerance Capable of handling high-demand periods in the kitchen efficiently.

Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills to handle challenges in food preparation.
• Adaptability to work with changing kitchen schedules, tasks, or priorities.
• Multitasking ability to assist in multiple areas of food preparation.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, seasonal contract with the possibility of extension.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically demanding role requiring long hours of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Primary work locations include hotels, restaurants, and catering facilities.
• One day off per week.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: 600 - 800 EUR per month (depending on experience).
• Accommodation provided.
• Daily meals included.
• Transportation provided (at least one-way).
• Work permit assistance available.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online by March 31, 2025, or email career@ibpartners.me.

Candidates selected for the first interview will be required to submit a resume, recommendation letter (or email), and a video introduction.