Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients.
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare basic meals and assist with plating and serving when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Ensure food is stored correctly and according to food safety requirements.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing kitchen stock.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining an organised workspace.
• Dispose of waste correctly and maintain a clean working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team and assist colleagues when required.
• Perform any other reasonable duties related to kitchen and food service operations.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-service environment will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays where required.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly and respectful.
• Hardworking and dependable.
• Team-oriented.
• Willing to learn.
• Organised and responsible.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.