About the role
Restaurant assistants are often employed within fast food chains, cafes, and lunch restaurants. They work with preparing food, serving customers, and keeping the premises clean and welcoming. No formal education is usually required, but practical experience and internal training are common.Responsibilities
Restaurant assistants are responsible for taking orders, preparing and serving food and beverages. They also handle cash register service, cleaning, and dishwashing. Providing good service and ensuring hygiene rules are followed is central to their work.Skills and tools
Restaurant assistants must be service-oriented, have good teamwork skills, and be able to handle stressful situations. They use tools such as cash registers, coffee machines, and dishwashers. Speed and efficiency are important skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are kassavana, sushi and portionering.