Kitchen Assistant

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 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. Enhancing and expanding access to quality education 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