21 Kitchen Helper Interview Questions and Answers
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Q1. Tell me about yourself.
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“Thank you for inviting me to be interviewed for this position today.
I would describe myself as an enthusiastic and hardworking employee that can always be relied upon to get the job done. I am confident that my positive can-do attitude and diverse skill set make me a great candidate for this kitchen helper position at your restaurant.
My ultimate career aspiration is to turn my passion for food into a career. At my previous place of work as a server, I expressed my passion for food and my career aspiration to the head chef, and I was fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to spend some of my free time in the kitchens growing my culinary knowledge with his guidance.
Not only was I able to develop my culinary skills from this experience, but I was also able to gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. I am excited by the prospect of learning more from the team that I would be supporting.”
Q2. How well do you handle stressful and fast-paced work environments?
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“I am naturally a calm individual who has the capacity to take on lots of work. Therefore, I won’t find the pressure of working in a fast-paced environment such as your restaurant a problem.
I always handle pressure by being organized, by considering what I must do before each restaurant shift starts, and by responding to problems and challenges with a clear head, having a decisive plan of action, and a can-do attitude. I would ensure I regularly check in with the chef to see how I could best support them through the duration of service.
I am a highly organized individual, I would ensure I maintained a sanitized and tidy workspace for the chefs and the rest of the kitchen team, as well as regularly monitor storage to ensure kitchen staff always have access to ample fresh produce. Taking these steps would ensure that problems in the kitchen are generally kept to an absolute minimum for the chef as well as the kitchen staff.”
Q3. What previous experience do you have as a kitchen helper?
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Q4. How important is cleanliness and food hygiene?
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Q5. Why do you want to be a kitchen helper?
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Q6. As a Kitchen helper, what precautions do you take in the kitchen?
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Q7. Do you prefer to work with other kitchen helpers or independently?
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Q8. How do you manage your time when a chef gives you multiple tasks to perform?
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Q9. If you saw a teammate constantly mishandling a kitchen tool or equipment. What would you do?
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Q10. Tell me about a difficult situation you had to deal with.
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Q11. What’s your biggest weakness?
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Q12. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Q13. Tell me a time when you had to work as part of a team.
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Q14. How would your friends or previous work colleagues describe you?
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Q15. What does great customer service mean to you?
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Q16. If you noticed a fellow crew member not pulling their weight, what would you do or say?
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Q17. What’s more important, fast or friendly service?
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Q18. Tell me about a time when you demonstrated flexibility at work.
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Q19. Tell me about a difficult situation you had to deal with.
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Q20. What is your availability?
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Q21. That’s the end of your cruise ship job interview. Do you have any questions?
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Yes! I Want To Pass My Interview!KEY DUTIES AND RESPONABLITIES OF A KITCHEN HELPER
A kitchen assistant’s primary tasks include chopping, washing, and preparing produce, as well as providing support and assistance to the chef and the rest of the kitchen crew in order to produce great quality meals for the restaurant’s customers.
In this position the ability to work well in a team is essential as you will be working with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs, Chef De Parties, Kitchen Porters, Dishwashers, Front of house, Bar Staff, Waiters, and Waitresses and of course other Kitchen Helpers.
The responsibilities of a kitchen helper/assistant will vary depending on the management and scale of the eatery. They are, however, primarily responsible for:
- taking deliveries and putting away produce
- Chopping meat, vegetables and herbs
- ensuring all produce is fresh and replacing when needed
- Ensuring a hygienic environment at all all times by regularly sanitising surfaces and appliances
- Supporting kitchen staff wherever necessary
- Keeping fridges and pantries are organised and tidy
- Assisting the kitchen staff with any tasks that may need completing
SKILLS AND QUALITIES NEEDED TO WORK AS A KITCHEN HELPER/ASSISTANT
Excellent Customer service
When working in the hospitality and restaurant industry customer satisfaction is essential. This mean going above and beyond to ensue each customer dining at the restaurant you work at has the best experiences possible. Even though kitchen helpers will rarely interact with customers directly they do play a part in the quality of food they receive.
Teamwork
The role of kitchen assistant involves collaborating with other kitchen staff in order to deliver the highest standards to customers of the restaurant. Examples of team work in the kitchen include assisting Dishwashers to get pots and pans quickly ready for use again and cleaning up after the chef to keep a clean and organised environment for them to cook in.
Patience
Due to the customer focused nature of cruises, staff must handle unsatisfied customers and complaints with patience and a polite attitude.
Safety aware
When working in the hospitality and restaurant industry customer satisfaction is essential. This mean going above and beyond to ensue each customer dining at the restaurant you work at has the best experiences possible. Even though kitchen helpers will rarely interact with customers directly they do play a part in the quality of food they receive.
Hygiene
When working around food it is essential that high hygiene standards are observed. This means ensuring all appliances, surfaces and cutting boards are thoroughly cleaned regularly. All kitchen staff should also wear the appropitate PPE. This may include hair nets, hats, aprons, gloves and shoe covers.
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KITCHEN HELPER JOB INTERVIEW TIP #1
Consider a previous instance in which you have worked really well within a team before your kitchen helper interview. Due to the nature of the role you are likely to be asked questions about how you perform within a team.
KITCHEN HELPER JOB INTERVIEW TIP #2
You should look neat, tidy, and presentable for your Kitchen assistant interview. Make sure your clothes are clean and professional for the interview to show that you understand the significance of standards and hygiene in this field.
KITCHEN HELPER JOB INTERVIEW TIP #3
As with most positions in a restaurant thee hiring manager will be looking for candidates who are reliable, punctual and have lots of availability. Create a list of the times you are available to work before your interview and be prepared to discuss how you were able to be flexible and adaptive in previous roles.
KITCHEN HELPER JOB INTERVIEW TIP #4
Your ability to perform your job safely and successfully will be evaluated during your kitchen helper interview. We highly advise you to make ‘safety and hygiene’ significant components of some of your interview responses. The hiring mangers will not consider candidates who do not demonstrate the importance of safety in the kitchen and a clean and sanitised work space.
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