About this role
Job Title
Kitchen Attendant
Work Schedule
Equal Rotation
Department
Field Services
Work Location
HKN Hamrin Block, Salahaldin, Republic of Iraq – any of HKN's site
Reports to
Head Chef
Start Date
To be confirmed
Subordinates
N/A
Application Deadline
August 20th, 2026
Contract Type
Open contract
Other details
Three months' probation
About Us:
HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.
At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Position Summary :
The duty of the kitchen Assistant is to keep all areas of the kitchen, restaurant and stores clean, sanitized, safe and tidy, and to assist the chefs with basic food preparation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• To report to and assist the chef in charge.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen, restaurant, and stores.
• Follow and adhere to the daily cleaning schedule.
• All dishes, pots, pans and utensils to be cleaned properly, and stored neatly.
• To keep the outside area of the kitchen, restaurant and stores clean.
• All tables, hand basins and entrance doors are to be cleaned before and after each meal.
• Inventory management.
• Follow and observe all Health and Safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental standards are achieved and managed.
• Wear the correct staff uniform and hair restraints. Use gloves for food preparation.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff training when required.
• Willingness to learn about food and cooking techniques.
• To help prepare, cook, and present nutritious meals under supervision of the Head Chef.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good condition and to report any problems or defects.
• Adhere to working times as determined by your work contract.
• Comply with current food hygiene regulations.
• Temperature control and monitoring.
• Sanitise all work surfaces and areas after use.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, and properly storing food and kitchen supply deliveries,
• Support basic food preparation tasks including washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables under supervision,
• Assist with plating and portioning of meals during service,
• Report low stock levels of kitchen consumables to the Kitchen Storeman or Head Chef.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
• Must be of legal age to work by require age of 18 or older by labour law.
• Must have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job description.
• Must be able to consolidate and coordinate needs for all works area.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any related customer service/oriented experience will be considered.
Physical Requirements
• Must be fit and Healthy and have an up-date Yellow Card with Doctors certificates.
• Must have the physical abilities to carry out the functions of the job description.