Kitchen Assistant

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Kelem International School (KIS) is a Cognia-accredited, not-for-profit school offering education from Pre-KG to Grade 10. Originally established under the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia in 1946, the school reopened as an independent institution in July 2019.

At KIS, our vision is to be a collaborative center of learning that nurtures confident, self-realized global citizens. Our mission is to facilitate the full potential of every child by fostering resilience, curiosity, open-mindedness, and critical thinking. We aim to equip students with the skills to analyze, problem-solve, and adapt in an ever-changing world.

KIS promotes a lifelong learning culture, ensuring both students and educators engage in continuous professional and personal development. With a diverse student body of 173 students from different nationalities.

If you are committed to educational leadership and transformative learning, we invite you to be part of KIS's mission to develop responsible, compassionate global citizens while honoring Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage.

Job Summary

The kitchen assistant will be responsible for taking an ongoing inventory of ingredients to ensure nothing is running low, cutting up vegetables, preparing side dishes and getting salads ready for special events and regular dining hours.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up for groups, including setting tables and ensuring that table accessories are in place.
• Maintain the kitchen by cleaning prep areas before and after use and making sure that all knives and critical equipment are clean.
• Monitor side dish ingredients and report inventory levels to the head chef or assistant chef at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Work with wait staff to ensure that each order has the proper types and amounts of side dishes.
• Prepare snacks and ensure that any special requests for occasions desserts are prepared.

Qualifications & Skills

• Level III Kitchen Assistant certificate with COC fully certified.
• 1 year work experience.
• English language proficiency both in written and verbal.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Police certificate.
• Medical certificate.

Required Skills

• Hospitality.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are asked to apply by submitting their most recent CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) outlining their suitability for the post. Please include your current location in the application. The CV must include the names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer. Candidates not meeting the criteria will not be contacted without prior permission. Please send all required documents in a single PDF file attached by email to: hr@scsaddis.com.

Important Notice: When applying, kindly be sure to use "Position Title – Job Application 2026" as your email subject. Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible, as KIS reserves the right to close the selection process at any time once the ideal candidate is identified. Application review begins as soon as applications are received.

Please note that Kelem International School (KIS) is committed to all aspects of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices to ensure that the school provides a safe and secure environment for all.

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